I would like to move my child(ren) out of the State of Michigan, what should I do?
Parties may agree to a Change of Domicile by signing an agreement. Once this agreement is put into the form of an Order, signed by the Judge, and filed with the County Clerk, it will become an Order of the Court. If you and the other party cannot mutually agree upon a Change of Domicile, you may (a) contact the other party and see if they will agree to mediation, or (b) file a motion on your own, or have an attorney file a motion for you. Notifying the Friend of the Court, or filing a motion, does not allow you to move your child(ren) from the State of Michigan. You must obtain a court order granting this change prior to moving from the state.
