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  • Specificity is key when submitting hearing objections

    July 16, 2026

    Many family law cases are referred to the Friend of the Court (FOC) Attorney Referee for hearings on contested issues like custody, parenting time, child support, pre-judgment spousal support, and a variety of other legal matters. If the parties do not agree with the Referee’s recommendation, they can file an objection within 21 days after the recommendation has been served. 

  • Michigan State Bar Foundation awards grants to strengthen access to justice across the state

    July 16, 2026

    The Michigan State Bar Foundation (MSBF) has awarded nearly $588,000 in project grants to legal aid organizations improving the administration of justice and advancing access to justice.  

  • Redesigned court forms will help increase access in civil legal matters

    July 16, 2026

    For the first time since 1979, the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) is launching a major redesign of court forms that will improve access to justice by aiding millions of Michigan court users as they navigate civil legal matters, such as parenting time and custody and landlord/tenant matters. 

  • ‘Cross-System Partnerships’ webinar offered July 24 to help Michigan youth

    July 16, 2026

    The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Multisystemic Therapy for Justice-Involved Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors (MST-PSB): Building Cross-System Partnerships” Friday, July 24, from noon to 1 p.m.  

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