Genesee County Circuit Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows

WARNING

A mediator must reapply and meet the eligibility requirements at least 30 days before the approved term expires to remain on the list.

At the conclusion of this seven-year term, the ADR Clerk will notify the mediator that they must re-apply and meet the eligibility requirements to remain on the list at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the approved mediator's term.

WARNING

A party objecting to a mediation referral may file the motion and notice of hearing within 14 days after receiving notice of the referral order.

Objections: A party may object to a referral to domestic relations mediation by filing a written motion to remove the case from mediation with a notice of hearing of the motion and serve a copy of that motion and notice of hearing on the attorneys of record within 14 days after receiving notice of the order referring the case to mediation.

WARNING

An applicant or mediator may seek reconsideration of a rejection or removal within 21 days of the decision.

Within 21 days of the decision to reject or remove, the applicant or mediator may seek reconsideration by the Chief Judge.

WARNING

An applicant or mediator may seek reconsideration of a rejection or removal decision within 21 days.

Within 21 days of the decision to reject or remove, the applicant or mediator may seek reconsideration by the Presiding Judge of the Family Division.