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Motion and Order to Show Cause for Contempt (Custody/Parenting Time)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2022

This form is used by a friend of the court to ask the judge to hold a hearing to determine if someone violated a custody or parenting time order. It asks the court to issue an order requiring the person to appear and explain why they should not be found in contempt of court.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 552.631, MCL 552.644, MCL 552.645, MCR 3.208(B)(1)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a friend of the court has information that someone has broken a court order about custody or parenting time. The friend of the court files this to ask the judge to hold a hearing about the violation.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
This form is for use by the friend of the court. The text advises that the actual parties involved should use form MC 230 instead.
What happens at the hearing?
At the hearing, the person named must appear to explain why they should not be found in contempt. If they do not appear, a bench warrant might be issued.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2022.

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