The Family Division of the Washtenaw County Trial Court has jurisdiction over proceedings involving family matters. Generally speaking, the Family Division has original jurisdiction in:
To adhere to the mission of the Washtenaw County Trial Court and to provide families with a variety of dispute resolution and service opportunities characterized by:
Fair treatment of all family members
Timely dispositions of all family matters consistent with the circumstances of the individual case in compliance with statutory, court rule and case law requirements
Enhancement of the quality of the litigation process
Building the public confidence in the court as an institution