Kent County Friend of the Court

Rule Changes

Participating in the pilot

The Michigan Supreme Court adopted an order on Oct. 14 creating a simpler court process for domestic cases in Kent, Allegan, Montcalm and Muskegon counties. New cases will start on the informal docket by Jan. 1, 2027, except initial personal protection orders. The State Court Administrative Office announced the project on Nov. 5.

Updated 3 days ago