As of January 1, 2020, there are new Court Rules for Friend of the Court Alternative Dispute Resolution (MCR 3.224), including domestic violence screening, rules which permit attorneys to be present during mediation, rules related to procedures for entering orders and filing objections, etc. Each county FOC was required to submit their own plans to implement the Court Rule to the SCAO, so each county will have their own local rules and procedures.
In response, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan is holding a series of seminars around the state for the local FOCs to present their plans to members. The first of these will be held for Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Andiamo’s in Bloomfield Township, 6676 Telegraph Rd.
Speaking at the seminar will be Brian O. Nicholas, chief referee, Macomb County FOC; Suzanne Hollyer, director, Oakland County FOC; and Erin Lincoln, director, Wayne County FOC. The last hour will be a networking/cocktail hour.
The seminar is free to members of the Family Law Section and to judges and FOC personnel. All others pay $30.
To register or for additional information, contact Caitlin Myers of Pitler Family Law & Mediation PC by calling 248-584-0400 or emailing cmyers@amicabledivorce.com.
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