When Ex Parte Relief Is Available
MCR 3.207 and MCR 3.310 allow ex parte relief in family, protective, and injunction cases where notice would defeat the purpose or cause immediate harm.
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Michigan Ex Parte Orders: When Courts Grant Them
An ex parte order is issued without the other party present. Michigan courts grant them only when irreparable harm would result from waiting.
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What You Must Show
A verified motion or affidavit stating specific facts, not conclusions. Common grounds: risk of child removal from Michigan, ongoing domestic violence, or asset dissipation.
- Verified motion or affidavit
- Proposed order
- Statement of why notice would defeat the relief
- Filing fee (or MC 20 waiver)
Objection Window
The party against whom the order was entered has 14 days to file an objection or motion to modify. If no objection is filed, the ex parte order becomes a temporary order.
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