Wayne County divorce: At Findling Law, we have the great privilege of appearing before divorce courts throughout the state of Michigan. One of these courts is the Wayne County Divorce Court. The Wayne County Circuit Court – Family Division is simply known as the Wayne County Divorce Court.
Our Michigan divorce attorney’s have extensive experience handling Wayne County divorce cases and have been active in the Wayne County Family bar association. Daniel Findling has even lectured at their annual Nuts and Bolts seminar attended by lawyers, judges and referees in Wayne County. While our main office is located in Oakland County we are only a 15 minute drive from the Wayne County Court house, and members of our firm have been practicing in Wayne County since 1957.
ABOUT THE COURT:
The Wayne County Divorce Court is located at 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit Michigan 48226 and is staffed by twelve experienced and knowledgeable judges that understand Michigan divorce law.
- The Honorable Kathleen McCarthy is the presiding Judge of the Wayne County Divorce Court, her courtroom is located in room 1813 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and her Friend of the Court Referee is Rosanne S. Hostnik in room 554 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Lynn A. Pierce is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and her courtroom is located in room 1007 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and her Friend of the Court Referee is Rosanne S. Hostnik in room 554 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Kevin J. Cox is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and his courtroom is located in room 1913 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and her Friend of the Court Referee is Michelle Letourneay in room 654 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Arthur J. Lombard is the former dean of the Detroit College of law and a graduate from Harvard University. His Wayne County Divorce Court room is located in room 1707 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and his Friend of the Court Referee is Jessica Walker in room 555 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Charles S. Hegarty is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and his courtroom is located in room 1921 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and her Friend of the Court Referee is Stephanie Witucki in room 655 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Eric Cholack is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and his courtroom is located in room 1001 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and his Friend of the Court Referee is Camille Dennis in room 655 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Richard B. Halloran is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and his courtroom is located in room 1511 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and his Friend of the Court Referee is Lynn A. Ruhlman in room 551 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Martha M. Snow is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and her courtroom is located in room 1821 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and his Friend of the Court Referee is senior referree David J. Calandro in room 654 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Muriel D. Hughes was a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and her seat is now being filled by the Honorable Lisa Neilson. Her courtroom is located in room 1601 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and his Friend of the Court Referee is Dianne Biggar in room 251 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Charlene Elder is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and her courtroom is located in room 1701 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and his Friend of the Court Referee is Dianne Biggar in room 251 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Connie M. Kelley is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and her courtroom is located in room 1701 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and his Friend of the Court Referee is Susan Owen in room 254 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
- The Honorable Susan L. Hubbard is a Wayne County Divorce Court judge and her courtroom is located in room 1701 of the Coleman A. Young Muncipal Center and his Friend of the Court Referee is Susan Owen in room 254 of the Wayne County Friend of the Court located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan (Penobscot building)
The Wayne County Friend of the Court provides services to parties with minor children involving divorce, family support, interstate and paternity cases. The Friend of the court is located at 645 Griswald St. #150, Detroit, Michigan in the Penobscot building a few blocks from the Court House. The Wayne County Friend of the Court is staffed by referees, counselors, support specialists and support staff that assist the Oakland County Circuit Court Judges resolve disputes and perform other administrative functions.
An important consideration before entering the Wayne County Circuit Court and the Wayne County Friend of the Court are the security requirements. You will be subject to building security before you enter the court and must pass through a medical detector. The specific items being banned changes however, cellphones with a camera and weapons are always banned.
For many divorce, custody and family law related issues, there is no need to travel all of the way to the courthouse. You can access many resources online.
WAYNE COUNTY DIVORCE COURT ONLINE RESOURCES
The Wayne County Divorce Court also has many online resources including:
- Referee list: https://www.3rdcc.org/Documents%5CFamilyDomestic%5CFOC%5CMiscellaneous%5CReferee%20Hearing%20Schedules%5E%5E%5E.pdf
- Friend of the Court handbook: https://www.3rdcc.org/Documents/FamilyDomestic/FOC/General/FD-FOC4064%20Friend%20of%20the%20Court%20Handbook%5E%5E%5E.pdf?v=%3C%=DateTime.Now()%%3E
- Friend of the Court Website: https://www.3rdcc.org/FOC.aspx
- Michigan Child Support Formula Manual: http://courts.mi.gov/Administration/SCAO/OfficesPrograms/FOC/Pages/Child-Support-Formula.aspx
- Court Records online (Explorer – Case look up): https://www.3rdcc.org/OPA.aspx
- Michigan Court Rules: http://courts.mi.gov/Courts/MichiganSupremeCourt/rules/Pages/current-court-rules.aspx
- Payments due on domestic cases: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/plc/1442;jsessionid=feb98f0673e1c5a48fcb3022a786
Findling Law is grateful to be able to practice law in Wayne County Divorce Court – Family Division and throughout Michigan.
We are here to help you navigate this journey by focusing on your goals. If you have any questions concerning any aspect of the law, let me know. My direct line is 248-399-3300 or toll free: 877-968-7347.
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By: Daniel Findling
The Divorce Guy, Michigan Divorce Attorneys and Specialists
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