13th Circuit Court -
Family Division

280 Washington St., Suite 202
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231) 922-4640
Fax:     (231) 922-4647
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Family Division

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Serving under the Michigan Judicial Branch of government, the Family Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all family matters including juvenile cases.  Created effective January 1, 1998, the Family Division of the Circuit Court handles:


  • Divorces and Ancillary Matters
  • Custody
  • Parenting Time
  • Paternity
  • Juvenile Offenses
  • Abuse and Neglect Matters
  • Emancipation of Minors
  • Personal Protection Orders
  • Name Changes
  • Adoptions

Circuit Judges for Family Division include Judges elected as Probate Judges, appointed to the Family Court position, and serve six year terms.  Family Court referees are cross-trained to hear both domestic and juvenile matters.

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