Charlevoix County Circuit Court, Michigan Chambers Communication Rules

Questions about the listed family matters, whether made in person or by telephone, must be referred to the appropriate Family Division or friend of the court staff.

Questions, whether by walk in or telephone, regarding adoption, change of name, dependent neglect and abuse, emancipation of minors, juvenile delinquency, parental consent, or domestic relations shall be referred to the appropriate Family Division or friend of the court staff for assistance.

Questions about filing initial petitions in the listed matters must be referred to assigned Family Division staff, who will assist with filing, processing, and preparing documents and orders.

All questions from the public, particularly from in pro per litigants, concerning the filing of initial petitions in matters concerning adoption, change of name, emancipation, parental waivers and status offenses concerning home and school incorrigibility, runaways, and other home based juvenile offenses shall be referred to the Family Division staff assigned for assistance. Family court division staff shall assist in the filing and processing of these matters including the preparation of documents and orders.