Judge Amanda J. Shelton
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Emergency Motion
- Email • After Filing
Motion
Adjournments
- If an attorney cannot resolve a scheduling conflict, the attorney should contact the Court or seek an adjournment before the scheduled hearing.
- The Court will consider adjournments of the specified conferences, hearings, and trials for good cause.
- Adjournment stipulations must state the prior date, proposed new dates, and good cause.
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Request must include
- A motion to adjourn an In Person Settlement Conference ordered in the Domestic Scheduling Order must be filed at least two weeks before the scheduled date.
- A motion to adjourn an in-person settlement conference under the Domestic Scheduling Order must be filed at least two weeks before the scheduled date.
Communication
Chambers5 contacts
- niehausm@oakgov.com
- sheltonchambers@oakgov.com
- deonm@oakgov.com
- sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov
- (248) 858-0335
Clerk4 contacts
- efiling@oakgov.com
- efiling@oaklandcountymi.gov
- 248-858-5831
- 248-858-0582
Document Format Requirements10 rules
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Viewers may not record or otherwise copy court proceedings.
Viewers are prohibited from recording or otherwise copying court proceedings.
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The Second Settlement Conference will be in person, and pre-settlement conference briefs may be required.
The Second Settlement Conference will be conducted IN PERSON and pre-settlement conference briefs may be required.
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The Court may, in its discretion, hold trials and evidentiary hearings in person rather than virtually.
All trials and evidentiary hearings may be held in-person and not conducted virtually at the Court's discretion.
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Attorneys are expected to participate in only one Zoom court appearance at a time.
Attorneys are expected to only have one court appearance via Zoom at a time.
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Litigants attending court remotely must be alone in a well-lit, distraction-free private space.
Litigants must be alone in a room/private space that has good lighting and free from all distractions to attend Court.
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Children may not attend unless the Court expressly requests their attendance.
Children are not permitted unless expressly requested by the Court.
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The Second Settlement Conference is in person, and pre-settlement conference briefs may be required.
The Second Settlement Conference will be conducted IN PERSON and pre-settlement conference briefs may be required.
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The Court may conduct trials and evidentiary hearings, including PPO hearings, in person rather than virtually.
Trials and evidentiary hearings, including PPO hearings, may be held in-person and not conducted virtually at the Court's discretion.
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Driving, eating, and smoking are prohibited during virtual court sessions.
Driving, eating, and smoking are all strictly prohibited while in session.
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Court proceedings may be conducted in person or by video teleconferencing.
The Court conducts court proceedings in-person and through video teleconferencing.
Document Filing Requirements35 rules
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For cases involving children, submit a completed Uniform Child Support Order with the judgment.
Cases with Minor Children --You must submit a completed Uniform Child Support Order (FOC 10) for any case involving children at the time you submit the judgment.
Document Type
Judgment
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Attach a Deviation Addendum to the Uniform Child Support Order if the child support formula calculations are not followed in any way.
A Deviation Addendum (FOC 10d) must be attached to the Uniform Child Support Order if you are not following the child support formula calculations in any way.
Document Type
Uniform Child Support Order
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A child support calculations page must be attached to the Uniform Child Support Order.
Additionally, you MUST attach a child support calculations page to the Uniform Child Support Order.
Document Type
Uniform Child Support Order
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A praecipe must be filed timely for a motion to be addressed by the Court.
Praecipes are required for motions to be addressed by the Court and they MUST be filed timely.
Document Type
Praecipe
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A Record of Divorce must be e-filed with the proposed Default Judgment.
You must efile a Record of Divorce with your proposed Default Judgment.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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If child support formula calculations are not followed, attach a Deviation Addendum (FOC 10d) to the Uniform Child Support Order.
If you are not following the child support formula calculations in any way, a Deviation Addendum (FOC 10d) must be attached to the Uniform Child Support Order.
Document Type
Uniform Child Support Order
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Submit a completed Uniform Child Support Order (FOC 10) with the judgment in any case involving children.
Cases with Minor Children --You must submit a completed Uniform Child Support Order (FOC 10) for any case involving children at the time you submit the judgment.
Document Type
Judgment
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All adjournment orders must comply with MCR 2.503.
All orders for adjournment must comply with MCR 2.503.
Document Type
Adjournment Order
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Attach a child support calculations page to the Uniform Child Support Order.
Additionally, you MUST attach a child support calculations page to the Uniform Child Support Order.
Document Type
Uniform Child Support Order
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Notice is required before taking a Default Judgment unless judgment is requested on the day of Trial.
You must give notice if you intend to take a Default Judgment unless judgment is requested on the day of Trial.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Submit trial briefs and binders in compliance with the Trial/Evidentiary Scheduling Order.
Trial briefs and binders shall be submitted to the Court in compliance with its Trial/Evidentiary Scheduling Order.
Document Type
Trial Brief
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Late praecipes will not be heard.
Praecipes filed late will NOT be heard.
Document Type
Praecipe
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A referenced Confidential Settlement Agreement must be emailed to Chambers for judicial review, copying opposing parties or counsel.
If the Judgment references a Confidential Settlement Agreement, the agreement must be submitted to the judge for her review via email to sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov. Opposing parties/counsel must be copied on this email.
Document Type
Confidential Settlement Agreement
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A timely praecipe is required for motions to be addressed by the Court.
Praecipes are required for motions to be addressed by the Court and they MUST be filed timely.
Document Type
Motion
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Attach a Deviation Addendum (FOC 10d) to the Uniform Child Support Order whenever the child support formula is not followed.
A Deviation Addendum (FOC 10d) must be attached to the Uniform Child Support Order if you are not following the child support formula calculations in any way.
Document Type
Uniform Child Support Order
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If the opposing party is not connected to e-filing, provide that party’s email address in the caption so the Court can send the Zoom notice and log-in information.
If the opposing party is not connected to the e-file system, an email address must be provided in the caption, so the opposing party receives the notice to appear via Zoom from the Court along with the log-in information.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Attach a Deviation Addendum (FOC 10d) to the Uniform Child Support Order whenever the child support formula is not followed.
If you are not following the child support formula calculations in any way, a Deviation Addendum (FOC 10d) must be attached to the Uniform Child Support Order.
Document Type
Uniform Child Support Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
Use the State Court Administrative Office’s Default Request and Entry form (MC 07).
This Court requires you to use the Default Request and Entry form (MC 07) available online through the State Court Administrative Office.
Document Type
Default Request
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A child support calculations page must be attached to the Uniform Child Support Order.
Additionally, you MUST attach a child support calculations page to the Uniform Child Support Order.
Document Type
Uniform Child Support Order
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To arrange remote prisoner participation, provide the facility, correctly spelled name, date of birth, and inmate identification number to Chambers.
In order for chambers to make arrangements for a prisoner to participate in a hearing remotely chambers must be provided information about where the prisoner is being held (i.e. an MDOC facility, Oakland County Jail, etc.), and the individual's correctly spelled name, date of birth, and identifying inmate number.
Document Type
Prisoner Remote Participation Request
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A completed Uniform Child Support Order (FOC 10) must accompany a judgment in a case involving children.
Cases with Minor Children - You must submit a completed Uniform Child Support Order (FOC 10) for any case involving children at the time you submit the judgment.
Document Type
Judgment
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Trial briefs and binders must be submitted in compliance with the Trial/Evidentiary Scheduling Order.
Trial briefs and binders shall be submitted to the Court in compliance with its Trial/Evidentiary Scheduling Order.
Document Type
Trial Brief And Binder
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A completed Uniform Child Support Order (FOC 10) must accompany a judgment in a case involving children.
Cases with Minor Children—You must submit a completed Uniform Child Support Order (FOC 10) for any case involving children at the time you submit the judgment.
Document Type
Judgment
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Captions should list counsel’s or self-represented parties’ phone numbers and email addresses, except when a self-represented party’s information is confidential in Friend of the Court records.
Pleading and document captions should include phone numbers and email addresses for counsel of record and/or self-represented parties, unless the self-represented party's contact information is confidential in the Friend of the Court's records.
Document Type
Pleading Or Document
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Parties and counsel are expected to comply with all dates in the Scheduling Order.
Parties and counsel are expected to comply with all dates set forth in the Scheduling Order.
Document Type
Scheduling Order
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The Court may dismiss a motion without prejudice after a third re-praecipe.
However, the Court may dismiss the motion without prejudice after a 3rd re-praecipe.
Document Type
Motion
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Parties and counsel are expected to comply with all Scheduling Order dates.
Parties and counsel are expected to comply with all dates set forth in the Scheduling Order.
Document Type
Scheduling Order
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Pleading and document captions should list counsel’s or self-represented parties’ phone numbers and email addresses, except when a self-represented party’s contact information is confidential in Friend of the Court records.
Pleading and document captions should include phone numbers and email addresses for counsel of record and/or self-represented parties, unless the self-represented party's contact information is confidential in the Friend of the Court's records.
Requirement
Document requirement
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A party may re-praecipe a motion three times.
A party may re-praecipe a motion 3 times.
Document Type
Praecipe
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Attorneys and parties should display their legal name, case number, and preferred pronouns in Zoom.
Display Name for Attorneys and Parties: Please display your legal name, case number and preferred pronouns (she/he/they), to assist in being admitted into the correct Zoom hearing for your case.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court encourages petitioners and respondents to file position summaries before scheduled hearings.
The Court encourages filings or position summations by both the petitioner and respondent in advance of any scheduled hearings.
Document Type
Position Summary
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If the Judgment references a Confidential Settlement Agreement, the agreement must be submitted to the judge for her review via email to sheltonchambers@oakgov.com. Opposing parties/counsel must be copied on this email.
Summary: If a judgment references a Confidential Settlement Agreement, email it to the judge for review and copy opposing parties or counsel.
Document Type
Confidential Settlement Agreement
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This Court requires you to use the Default Request and Entry form (MC 07) available online through the State Court Administrative Office.
Summary: Use the Default Request and Entry form (MC 07) when seeking a default judgment.
Document Type
Default Request And Entry
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If the opposing party is not connected to the e-file system, an email address must be provided in the caption, so the opposing party receives the notice to appear via Zoom from the Court along with the log-in information.
Summary: If the opposing party is not connected to the e-file system, include their email address in the caption so they receive the Court’s Zoom notice and login information.
Document Type
Motion
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A party must file and obtain a default against the non-moving party from the County Clerk before presenting a default judgment to the court.
Summary: A party must obtain and file a County Clerk default before presenting a default judgment to the Court.
Document Type
Default Judgment
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Domestic cases must use the e-filing system.
Domestic cases MUST now utilize the e-filing system.
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Email personal protection order petitions to the listed address.
Petitions for personal protection orders are to be emailed to PPO@oakgov.com.
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Emergency motions must be submitted through the e-filing system.
Emergency motions must be submitted through the e-filing system.
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E-file a Record of Divorce with the proposed Consent Judgment.
You must efile a Record of Divorce with your proposed Consent Judgment.
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All cases use e-filing.
All cases are now e-File.
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Page 6 | MOTION CALL/NON-EMERGENCY ON DOMESTIC CASES
A Record of Divorce must be e-filed with a proposed Default Judgment.
You must efile a Record of Divorce with your proposed Default Judgment.
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A Record of Divorce must be e-filed with a proposed Consent Judgment.
You must efile a Record of Divorce with your proposed Consent Judgment.
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Emergency motions must be e-filed.
Emergency motions must be submitted through the e-filing system.
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Personal protection order petitions must be emailed to the specified address.
Petitions for personal protection orders are to be emailed to PPO@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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All cases must use e-filing.
All cases are now e-file.
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Domestic cases must use the e-filing system.
Domestic cases MUST now utilize the e-filing system.
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The Court will e-file a Zoom Notice of Hearing with the hearing date and time, and recipients are responsible for reviewing it upon receipt through the e-file system.
A Zoom Notice of Hearing will be e-filed by the Court with a specific date and time for your hearing. It is your responsibility to review this information upon receipt through the e-file system.
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The Court will e-file a Zoom hearing notice, and parties are responsible for reviewing it when received.
A Zoom Notice of Hearing will be e-filed by the Court with a specific date and time for your hearing. It is your responsibility to review this information upon receipt through the e-file system.
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Confidential non-legal juvenile filings may be emailed to the specified address or filed in person or by mail with the Juvenile Division.
File confidential non-legal case filings at juvenile@oaklandcountymi.gov or in person/by mail to the Juvenile Division – Ground Floor East Wing of the Courthouse.
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Juvenile legal filings may be emailed to the specified address or filed in person or by mail with the Juvenile Division.
File juvenile legal case filings at juvenilelegal@oaklandcountymi.gov or in person/by mail to the Juvenile Division – Ground Floor East Wing of the Courthouse.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Before presenting a default judgment to the court, the party must file for and obtain a default against the non-moving party from the County Clerk.
A party must file and obtain a default against the non- moving party from the County Clerk before presenting a default judgment to the court.
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Responses not received by Monday at noon will not be considered.
If a response is not received by Monday at 12:00p.m. (noon), the Court will not consider it.
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Late-filed praecipes will not be heard.
Praecipes filed late will NOT be heard.
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When Monday is a court holiday, responses must be submitted by Friday at 4:30 p.m.
If Monday is a court holiday, responses must be submitted to the Court on Friday by 4:30p.m.
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The Court will not consider a response received after Monday at noon.
If a response is not received by Monday at 12:00p.m. (noon), the Court will not consider it.
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If Monday is a court holiday, responses must be submitted by Friday at 4:30 p.m.
If Monday is a court holiday, responses must be submitted to the Court on Friday by 4:30p.m.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed, or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
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If parties are not connected to e-filing, file a separate proof of service timely or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed, or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
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Notice is required before taking a default judgment, except when judgment is requested on the day of trial.
You must give notice if you intend to take a Default Judgment unless judgment is requested on the day of Trial.
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After the Court selects a hearing date, the attorney or party may file the motion and Notice of Hearing, if needed, and complete service.
After the Court has selected the hearing date, the Attorney/Party may file the Motion (if it has not been filed already) and a Notice of Hearing and complete service after they receive a date.
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Proofs of service should be filed at or before taking a Default Judgment.
Proofs of service should be filed at the time of or before taking a Default Judgment, MCR 2.603.
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File proofs of service at or before taking a default judgment.
Proofs of service should be filed at the time of or before taking a Default Judgment, MCR 2.603.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Failure to email the required emergency-motion copy may delay the Court’s consideration.
Failure to email a copy of your emergency motion as instructed above may result in a delay by the Court in addressing your motion.
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After e-filing an emergency motion, email a Judge’s Copy to chambers and the Staff Attorney.
Once your motion has been e-filed, you must email a Judge’s Copy to sheltonchambers@oakgov.com and Judge Shelton’s Staff Attorney at deonm@oakgov.com.
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After e-filing an emergency motion, send a Judge’s Copy by email to Chambers and the staff attorney.
Once your motion has been e-filed, you must email a Judge’s Copy to sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov and Judge Shelton’s Staff Attorney at deonm@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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Emailed Judge’s copies are retained for only two weeks.
If Judge's copies are emailed, please note they are only saved for 2 weeks.
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When a motion is re-noticed after two weeks, email a new Judge’s copy if it contains documents not attached to the original motion or unredacted information.
If a motion is re-noticed beyond that, a new judge's copy should be emailed if it has documents not attached to the original motion filed with the Court or unredacted information.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing any motion, attorneys must comply with Local Rule 2.119(B) and make reasonable, diligent attempts to contact opposing counsel personally and seek concurrence.
Prior to filing any motion, attorneys must comply with Local Rule 2.119(B) and make reasonable and diligent attempts to make personal contact with opposing counsel and request concurrence in the relief sought.
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Page 5 | MOTION CALL/NON-EMERGENCY ON DOMESTIC CASES
A moving party’s failure to attend the pre-settlement conference may result in dismissal of the motion.
Failure for the moving party to attend this pre-settlement conference may result in the Court issuing an order dismissing the motion.
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Before filing any motion, attorneys must comply with Local Rule 2.119(B), personally contact opposing counsel through reasonable and diligent efforts, and request concurrence.
Prior to filing any motion, attorneys must comply with Local Rule 2.119(B) and make reasonable and diligent attempts to make personal contact with opposing counsel and request concurrence in the relief sought.
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Mediation is required unless excused by motion and order; parties are encouraged to schedule it as soon as possible.
The Court retains its mediation requirement, unless excused by motion and order, and supports parties proactively scheduling mediation as soon as possible.
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Page 4 | SCHEDULING/SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
A moving party’s failure to attend the pre-settlement conference may result in dismissal of the motion.
Failure for the moving party to attend this pre-settlement conference may result in the Court issuing an order dismissing the motion.
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The Court schedules all motions.
The COURT will schedule ALL MOTIONS.
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The Court may waive oral argument or request briefing instead.
The Court may waive oral argument and/or request briefing in lieu of oral arguments.
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Mediation remains required unless excused by motion and order; parties are encouraged to schedule it as soon as possible.
The Court retains its mediation requirement, unless excused by motion and order, and supports parties proactively scheduling mediation as soon as possible.
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Juvenile motions are not held on Wednesdays, which are Motion Days.
Motions on Juvenile matters will NOT be held on Wednesdays (Motion Days).
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Motions regarding custody, parenting time, or support are referred to the Friend of the Court for a pre-settlement conference.
All motions regarding custody, parenting time, and support will be referred to the Friend of the Court for a pre-settlement conference.
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Motions for Entry of Default Judgments are not heard on the Court’s regular motion call day.
The Court does not hear such motions on the Court’s regular motion call day.
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Motions regarding custody, parenting time, or support will be referred to the Friend of the Court for a pre-settlement conference.
All motions regarding custody, parenting time, and support will be referred to the Friend of the Court for a pre-settlement conference.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournment stipulations must state the prior date, proposed new dates, and good cause.
Stipulations for adjournment must state the previous date and the new proposed dates and the good cause for the adjournment.
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Page 3 | ADJOURNMENT REQUESTS
Adjournment requests must be made by written motion.
Requests to adjourn must be made by written motion.
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Adjournment orders must comply with MCR 2.503.
All orders for adjournment must comply with MCR 2.503.
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An adjournment stipulation must state the prior date, proposed new dates, and good cause.
Stipulations for adjournment must state the previous date and the new proposed dates and the good cause for the adjournment.
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Requests to adjourn trial dates must be made by written motion; stipulated orders may be considered.
Requests to adjourn must be made by written motion. Stipulated orders may be considered.
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Adjournment requests must be e-filed and emailed to Chambers, with opposing counsel or the party included.
Please e-file and email sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov your requests for adjournment and include the opposing counsel or party.
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If an attorney cannot resolve a scheduling conflict, the attorney should contact the Court or seek an adjournment before the scheduled hearing.
If an attorney has a conflict that cannot be resolved, the attorney should contact the Court or seek an adjournment in advance of their scheduled hearing.
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The Court will consider adjournments of the specified conferences, hearings, and trials for good cause.
The Court will consider requests of adjournments of the following, first settlement conferences, arbitration status conference, evidentiary hearings, trials, for good cause.
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Page 3 | ADJOURNMENT REQUESTS
An attorney with a conflict may request an adjournment of the response filing deadline or motion hearing time, and the Court may consider the request.
If an attorney has a conflict with these response deadlines, they may request an adjournment of the filing deadline or motion hearing time and the Court may consider that request.
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Page 6 | MOTION CALL/NON-EMERGENCY ON DOMESTIC CASES
An attorney with a conflict may request an adjournment of the response deadline or motion hearing time, which the Court may consider.
If an attorney has a conflict with these response deadlines, they may request an adjournment of the filing deadline or motion hearing time and the Court may consider that request.
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An attorney with an unresolvable conflict should contact the Court or seek an adjournment before the scheduled hearing.
If an attorney has a conflict that cannot be resolved, the attorney should contact the Court or seek an adjournment in advance of their scheduled hearing.
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Adjournments of first settlement conferences, arbitration status conferences, evidentiary hearings, and trials may be considered for good cause.
The Court will consider requests of adjournments of the following, first settlement conferences, arbitration status conference, evidentiary hearings, trials, for good cause.
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A motion to adjourn an In Person Settlement Conference ordered in the Domestic Scheduling Order must be filed at least two weeks before the scheduled date.
All adjournments of the In Person Settlement Conference ordered in the Domestic Scheduling Order require a motion to be filed no less than 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date.
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Page 3 | ADJOURNMENT REQUESTS
E-file and email adjournment requests to chambers, including opposing counsel or the opposing party.
Please e-file and email sheltonchambers@oakgov.com your requests for adjournment and include the opposing counsel or party.
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Page 3 | ADJOURNMENT REQUESTS
A motion to adjourn an in-person settlement conference under the Domestic Scheduling Order must be filed at least two weeks before the scheduled date.
All adjournments of the In Person Settlement Conference ordered in the Domestic Scheduling Order require a motion to be filed no less than 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date.
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The Court may consider stipulated orders for adjournment.
Stipulated orders may be considered.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Email a copy of any Motion for Reconsideration or Motion for Summary Disposition to the staff attorney at both listed addresses.
Motions for Reconsideration and Motions for Summary Disposition must be brought to the attention of the staff attorney by emailing a copy to deonm@oakgov.com and sheltonchambers@oakgov.com.
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Page 6 | MOTION CALL/NON-EMERGENCY ON DOMESTIC CASES
Contact Chambers directly to schedule a Motion for Entry of Default Judgments hearing; these motions are not heard on the regular motion call day.
Please contact Chambers directly to schedule a hearing for a Motion for Entry of Default Judgments. The Court does not hear such motions on the Court’s regular motion call day.
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Schedule all Motions for Summary Disposition directly with the staff attorney.
All Motions for Summary Disposition must be scheduled with the staff attorney directly.
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Send all motions and related documents to the judicial assistant’s email and copy Chambers.
ALL MOTIONS and any related documents must be sent to niehausm@oaklandcountymi.gov and copied to sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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Contact Chambers directly to schedule a hearing on a Motion for Entry of Default Judgments.
Please contact Chambers directly to schedule a hearing for a Motion for Entry of Default Judgments.
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Juvenile matters should be communicated by email to niehausm@oakgov.com.
For all Juvenile matters, please email niehausm@oakgov.com .
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Page 7 | FURTHER QUESTIONS
Chambers may be contacted by phone or email at the listed number or address.
Please contact Chamber by calling (248) 858-0335 or by emailing sheltonchambers@oakgov.com
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Page 2 | JUDGE SHELTON’s STAFF
Specific questions about an emergency motion may be emailed to the listed address.
Specific questions regarding your emergency motion may be emailed to: niehausm@oakgov.com
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Chambers staff may be contacted by phone at (248) 858-0335.
Chambers staff may be reached at (248) 858-0335.
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Urgent case questions may be emailed to niehausm@oakgov.com.
Further urgent questions regarding your case may be emailed to: niehausm@oakgov.com .
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Chambers may be contacted by phone or email.
Please contact Chamber by calling (248) 858-0335 or by emailing sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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In juvenile matters, adjournment requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant and chambers.
In juvenile matters, it must be emailed to the judicial assistant and chambers (sheltonchambers@oakgov.com)
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Immediately email Chambers when a motion is adjourned or withdrawn.
Please notify chambers immediately upon the adjournment or withdrawal of a motion by email to sheltonchambers@oakgov.com
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Page 5 | MOTION CALL/NON-EMERGENCY ON DOMESTIC CASES
Schedule all Motions for Summary Disposition directly with the staff attorney.
All Motions for Summary Disposition must be scheduled with the staff attorney directly.
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Page 6 | MOTION CALL/NON-EMERGENCY ON DOMESTIC CASES
Requests for a prisoner to participate by phone conference must be emailed to chambers and the Judicial Assistant at least seven days before the hearing, or as soon as practicable based on the participant’s incarceration date.
In order to have sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements, requests for a prisoner to participate by phone conference must be made to chambers (sheltonchambers@oakgov.com) and to the Judicial Assistant (niehausm@oakgov.com) at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing date, or as soon as practicable based on the participant's incarceration date.
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Page 7 | PRISONER PARTICIPATION — Timeframe for Prisoner Participation
Request prisoner telephone participation from Chambers and the Judicial Assistant at least seven days before the hearing, or as soon as practicable based on the incarceration date.
In order to have sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements, requests for a prisoner to participate by phone conference must be made to chambers (sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov) and to the Judicial Assistant (niehausm@oaklandcountymi.gov) at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing date, or as soon as practicable based on the participant's incarceration date.
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Notify Chambers by email immediately when a motion is adjourned or withdrawn.
Please notify chambers immediately upon the adjournment or withdrawal of a motion by email to sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov
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Email copies of motions for reconsideration and summary disposition to the staff attorney and Chambers.
Motions for Reconsideration and Motions for Summary Disposition must be brought to the attention of the staff attorney by emailing a copy to deonm@oaklandcountymi.gov and sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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If the parties do not identify an agreed mediator to chambers, they should respond promptly to chambers’ email requesting a stipulated mediator.
If parties do not contact chambers with their agreed upon mediator, chambers will contact the parties/attorneys via email requesting they identify a stipulated mediator. Attorneys/parties should respond promptly.
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Page 4 | SCHEDULING/SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Chambers must be given the prisoner’s place of incarceration, correctly spelled name, date of birth, and identifying inmate number to arrange remote participation.
In order for chambers to make arrangements for a prisoner to participate in a hearing remotely chambers must be provided information about where the prisoner is being held (i.e., an MDOC facility, Oakland County Jail, etc.), and the individual's correctly spelled name, date of birth, and identifying inmate number.
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Page 7 | PRISONER PARTICIPATION — Information Needed
Failure to email the required copy of a reconsideration or summary-disposition motion may delay the Court’s consideration.
Failure to email a copy of your motion for reconsideration or your motion for summary disposition as instructed above may result in a delay by the Court in addressing your motion.
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In juvenile matters, the adjournment request must be emailed to the judicial assistant and Chambers.
In juvenile matters, it must be emailed to the judicial assistant and chambers (sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov)
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Parties and attorneys should expect the Friend of the Court or Court to contact them with the pre-settlement conference date and time for custody, parenting-time, or support motions.
If a motion is regarding custody, parenting time, or support, parties/attorneys should anticipate contact from the Friend of the Court or the Court with a time and date for that pre-settlement conference.
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Attorneys and parties should promptly respond to Chambers’ request to identify a stipulated mediator.
Attorneys/parties should respond promptly.
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Direct questions about the eFile system to the listed email address.
Questions regarding the eFile system should be directed to eFiling@oakgov.com.
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Parties should email chambers to identify an agreed mediator.
Parties should contact chambers via email to identify an agreed upon mediator.
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Questions about e-filing should be directed to the listed e-filing email address.
Questions regarding the eFile system should be directed to eFiling@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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The Court will allow attorney-client private conferences in a breakout room during a hearing.
If a need arises for a private conference between attorney and client during a hearing, the Court will allow the conference in a breakout room.
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Parties should email Chambers with their agreed mediator.
Parties should contact chambers via email to identify an agreed upon mediator.
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A case not already in MiFile may be added to e-filing by requesting it from the Clerk’s Office by email.
If a given case has not already been added to the MiFile system, the Oakland County Clerk’s Office can add the case to eFiling by requesting the addition via an email to eFiling@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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