Family

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:

• Adoptions
• Divorce matters (including the Friend of the Court)
• Juvenile matters
• Name changes
• Personal protection orders
• Probate matters

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