Custody, Parenting Time or Child Support

Filings

Motion Regarding Child Support:

• $60.00 filing fee
• The original signed documents plus three additional copies
• We charge $1.00 per page ($2.00 per page after July 1, 2022) for any copies we are requested to make

Motion Regarding Custody/Parenting Time:

• $100.00 filing fee
• The original signed documents plus three additional copies
• We charge $1.00 per page ($2.00 per page after July 1, 2022) for any copies we are requested to make

Emergency Ex Parte Motion Regarding Custody/Parenting Time (Prejudgment):

• $80.00 filing fee 
• The original signed documents plus three additional copies
• You must also provide four copies of your proposed Ex Parte Order
• We charge $1.00 per page ($2.00 per page after July 1, 2022) for any copies we are requested to make

Emergency Ex Parte Motion Regarding Custody/Parenting Time (Post Judgment):

• $100.00 filing fee 
• The original signed documents plus three additional copies
• You must also provide four copies of your proposed Ex Parte Order
• We charge $1.00 per page ($2.00 per page after July 1, 2022) for any copies we are requested to make

Answering Questions and Resources

The Circuit Court Clerks may answer only questions you may have relative to basic Circuit Court Clerk’s Office information such as hours open, filings fees, or requests for copies.

The Circuit Court Clerk’s Office does not provide any printed forms. The following resources are available to you for reference to Court Rules, State Law, finding an attorney and forms:

• Michigan Legal Help
• State of Michigan

You may also purchase a book regarding the divorce process and forms at any major bookstore.

Fees

If no fee or an incorrect fee is provided the filing will not be processed and will be returned.