Books & Pamphlets
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FAMILY LAW
* Most of the pamphlets listed in this area are from the Kent County Friend of the Court (FOC)
Facts about the MI Child Support Formula
How to Change the Amount of Child Support you are Paying/Receiving
Support Review
FOC Bureau-Understanding Child Support Payment Distribution
How the Child Support Enforcement System Affects Support Payments
Tax Refund Offset Program- A cooperative child support enforcement program
It’s Important to Know Your Rights- Concerning Support and Review Modification
Payments for Health Care Expenses
Court-Ordered Obligation to Maintain Health Care Insurance
Qualified Medical Child Support Orders
How Can I Get Reimbursed for the Health Care Bills of my Children?
Income Withholding Orders for Uninsured Health Care Expenses
How to Submit a Demand for Medical Payment Form
Mediation- when parties of a domestic relations case meet with a neutral third party to resolve disputes involving custody or parenting time.
Troubleshooting- scheduled upon a direct referral from the Court, usually on motion day, similar to mediation, both parties meet with FOC mediator or evaluator.
Conciliation- goal of conciliation is to quickly obtain a temporary order for custody, parenting time and support for minor children after a complaint for divorce with minor children is filed.
Pre-Investigation Interviews
Parenting Time Enforcement
Friend of the Court Handbook
Alternative Dispute Resolution- The Focus Program- Focus on children and unified services
Case Management
Establishing Paternity
** DIVORCE
Calvary Church- Blown Away by Divorce?
Divorce Recovery workshops
Calvary Church- Divorce- Is That Your Final Answer?
Choosing Wisely Before Your Divorce
Children’s Divorce Group- Michigan Medical Center for Behavioral Health
The Michigan Divorce Book (with minor children)
The Michigan Divorce Book (without minor children)
Divorce Recovery Seminars- New Life through the Good News Community
**DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Safe Haven Ministries- Provides shelter and services to abused women and children
Sexual Abuse – a threat to our children
Child Protection Law
YWCA – Sexual Assault Program, Counseling Center
ELDER LAW
Senior Hotlines – phone numbers of a variety of services on Kent County
Planning for Your Peace of Mind – A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Medical & Legal Decisions
Changes & Choices- Legal Rights of Senior Adults
-Guardianship
-Conservatorship
-Durable Power of Attorney
-Advanced Directives
-Pension Rights etc.
Senior Neighbors, Inc. – Meals, Support & Referral, Housing Assistance, Health & Wellness, Retired & Senior Volunteer Programs
Authority to Act for Others- Guardianship and Other Options- A Long-term Care Publication by Citizens for Better Care
Mental Health
Pine Rest City Clinic-Christian Mental Health Services
Treatment for: ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Marital Issues, Psychotic Disorders, Stress, Grief, Religious Concerns.
CONSUMER LAW
Consumer Information Book
-You can protect yourself
-Mi Consumer Protection Act
-Your Rights as a Utility Consumer of MI
-Guide to No-Fault Insurance in MI
-Auto Repair Rights & the Lemon Law
Landlord/ Tenant
Tenant/ Landlord booklet- A Practical Guide
-The Lease
-Rights & Responsibilities
-Deposits & Checklist
-Evictions
-Maintenance
Personal Finances
Calvary Church- Blown New Focus Program
-Crisis Budget Planning
-Making Ends Meet
-Budget Development & Implementation
Small Claims
Small Claims Court
-What is it?
-How to Start Your Lawsuit
-Budget Development & Implementation