Changing an Ex Parte Order - Instructions (six pages)
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office
This guide provides instructions for people who have received an ex parte order and want to formally object to it or ask the court to change it. It walks the user through filing specific forms, preparing for a hearing, and completing the final order after the hearing.
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This guide is used by a person who has been served with an ex parte order and wishes to challenge or change that order. The process requires filing an objection and/or motion within 14 days of being served.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What happens if the other person's copy of my objection is returned to me?
- If the copy is returned, you must get a new address for the other person and may need to cancel and reschedule the hearing.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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