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Joint Motion and Order to Stay Proceedings (Collaborative Law Process)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2019

This form is a joint request from both parties to the court asking the judge to pause or stop the current case proceedings. It is used when the parties have signed an agreement to follow a collaborative law process.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 691.1331 et seq., MCR 3.222(B)(2)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when both parties have signed a collaborative law participation agreement and want the court to pause the case according to specific court rules.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form requires signatures from the Plaintiff, the Defendant, and their respective attorneys. It is a joint request from both parties.
What does this form ask the court to do?
The parties are jointly asking the court to issue an order that will stay (pause) the case proceedings.
Does this form mention a time limit?
The form includes a section where the parties can specify how long the case should be stayed, such as 364 days.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2019.

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