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:
Mission
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