June 15, 2006Though not posted on its website, Kent County Circuit Court adopted an administrative order “opting in” anyone who tries direct pay without “opting out.” The order reads:
IN RE: INTERPRETATION OF UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY:
CHILD SUPPORT ORDERED/NO. 2006-01
FOC SERVICES WHEN NO ORDER EXEMPTING CASE FROM FOC […]
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May 28, 2006Kent County’s Friend of the Court is planning to move to direct deposit/debit card in June 2006. After that date, checks would no longer be issued for Kent County payments.
The Kent County FOC is recommending that clients sign up for direct deposit of the child support payments because of the fees associated with the […]
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August 12, 2005Project Peace published the Judicial Checklist prepared by the Judicial Subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic Violence, including the following “Red Flags to Judges” (excerpt):
*suicidal and/or homicidal ideation, threats or attempts
*escalation in frequency and severity of violent episodes
*weapons owned by […]
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October 18, 2004By ADM File No. 2004-09 the Michigan Supreme Court has amended MRC 2.603 (default and default judgment), effective January 1, 2005. The stated intent was to clarify “some ambiguities created by the former rule’s inconsistent usage of ‘default,’ ‘default judgment,’ and some related terms. See, e.g., ISB Sales v Dave’s Cakes, 258 Mich […]
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October 17, 2004The Justices action on 2001-51 - Proposed Amendment of Rule 404 of the Michigan Rules of Evidence provides an interesting diversity in approaches to the problem of domestic violence prosecutions, including wedges between usual allies.
Excerpts:
Kelly: I am unwilling to modify MRE 404 for only one class of crime victims.
Taylor: The rules at issue often are […]
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September 6, 2004changes to Michigan Child Support Formula Manual
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August 26, 2004new numbers for victims of domestic violence
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August 25, 2004claiming a divorced spouse’s insurance benefits
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August 24, 2004how to ensure proper SSA credits
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July 21, 2004counterfeit reality
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July 12, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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July 11, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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July 10, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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July 9, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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July 8, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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July 7, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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July 6, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004):
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July 5, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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July 4, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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July 3, 20042004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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