In re: Domestic Motions

It having come to the Court's attention that the amendments to the domestic relations rules contained in MCR 3.215 effect the Court's policy on referral of motions to Friend of the Court referees, the Chief Judge being authorized to enter an administrative order referring motions to referees by MCR 3.215(B)(1), and the Court being fully advised in the premises;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all motions in domestic relations matters, except motions pertaining to an increase or decrease in spouse support, motions for entry of orders after a decision by a Judge, and show cause requests (other than those that cover issues normally heard by a referee), shall be referred to Friend of the Court referees for hearing pursuant to MCR 3.215, unless otherwise directed by the Judge assigned to the case.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this order shall take effect May 3, 1993.

Peter J. Maceroni, Chief Judge
Dated: May 3, 1993

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