Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Ottawa County, Michigan:
- Where to file for child custody in Ottawa County
- How to find or contact the Ottawa County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Ottawa County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Ottawa County, Michigan
In Ottawa County, child custody is handled by the Ottawa County Circuit Court
NAME OF COURT
Ottawa County Circuit Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
circuitcourt@miottawa.org
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Ottowa County Circuit Court
414 Washington Street, Suite 300
Grand Haven, MI 49417Friend of the Court
The Ottowa County Friend of the Court offers programs and services to help with your family law case.
414 Washington Street, Room 225
Grand Haven, MI 49417
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Courthouse: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friend of the Court and Legal Self-Help Center: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All hours exclude court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Ottawa County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Michigan Child Custody Forms Used in Ottawa County
https://www.courts.michigan.go
Ottawa County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford Ottowa County court filing fees, see the fee waiver information offered by Michigan Legal Help.
Get Help With Michigan Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Ottawa County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Michigan Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Ottawa County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Ottawa County Child Custody Lawyers
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