Rule 3.207 - Ex Parte Interim Orders for Support, Custody of Children and Attorney Fees; Notice of Dispute(A) Before an ex parte interim order for the support of minor children or for attorney fees in a domestic relations action is presented to the judge, the party seeking the order must complete a "Certificate on Behalf of Plaintiff Regarding Ex Parte Interim Support Order," and a "Certificate of Conformity." The originals must be filed with the county clerk, and copies provided to the Friend of the Court. The party also must submit a Verified Statement as required by MCR 3.204(B).(B) After the ex parte interim order for support is entered, the party who obtained the order must serve on the opposite party completed copies of the "Certificate on Behalf of Plaintiff Regarding Ex Parte Interim Support Order," the "Certificate of Conformity," the complaint (or counterclaim or petition), the custody affidavit required by MCL 600.659, and the ex parte interim order for support. A proof of service of these documents must be filed with the county clerk and the Friend of the Court.(C) In all cases in which there is a dispute as to child custody, visitation, child support, or alimony, a party who requests the temporary or final order shall file with the Friend of the Court a written Notice of Dispute which shall include the information required by MCR 3.204 and the nature of the dispute. (Forms to be supplied by the Friend of the Court's office.)Mich. L. Ct. R. Cir. Ct. 3.207
Amended effective 10/24/2019; amended effective 1/1/2023.