Order Of Reference For Referee Hearing

ORDER OF REFERENCE FOR REFEREE HEARING. This form is used in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division in Michigan to refer a case to the Friend of the Court (FOC) for a referee hearing. This hearing usually involves issues related to child support, parenting time, or child custody. The form specifies the date of the session, the judge assigned to the case, and provides options for the hearing format (e.g., Zoom or in-person). It outlines procedures such as discovery deadlines and the recording of the hearing, and it informs the parties of the potential binding nature of the referee’s findings and recommendations, as well as the process for seeking a hearing before the court if necessary. The form must be signed by both parties or their attorneys to consent to the entry of the order. www.FormsWorkflow.com