Court Rules
Judge Kameshia D. Gant
Judge

Judge Kameshia D. Gant

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County

Communication

Email

Chambers, Clerk

judgegantchambers@oakgov.com
Scheduling
Email

Chambers

ramseyj@oakgov.com
SchedulingEmergencies
Email

Clerk, Chambers

denardl@oakgov.com
Phone

Chambers, Clerk

(248) 858-0340
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

248-858-5831
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

248-858-0582
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Document Filing Requirements34 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

All parties must appear for a return of judgment if the Court has not signed the judgment and returned it through MiFile.

All parties shall appear for a return of judgment if the judgment has not been signed by the Court and submitted back to them via MiFile.

Document Type

Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Parties who wish to use a person or agency as mediator must submit their selection to the Court by stipulated order.

The parties shall submit to the Court via stipulated order their selected Mediator should they wish to use a person/agency.

Document Type

Stipulated Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Plea forms must be completed in advance and emailed to the specified address before the hearing.

Plea forms need to be completed in advance and submitted to judgegantchambers@oakgov.com prior to the hearing.

Document Type

Plea Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Juvenile motions must be filed with a praecipe and notice of hearing to the specified email address.

Motions regarding juvenile matter shall be filed, along with a praecipe and notice of hearing, to juvenilelegal@oakgov.com.

Document Type

Juvenile Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

The court will not consider a motion that omits the specified information.

If the moving party fails to include the information outlined above, the motion will not be considered by the court.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

A motion for entry of a default judgment of divorce must state the specified filing, service, and default dates, including the service method.

When filing a motion for entry of Default Judgment of Divorce, please indicate the date the complaint was filed; date the defendant was served and method of service; date the default ===== PAGE 4 ===== entry was filed; date the default was entered; date the proposed judgment, notice of hearing and motion for entry of default judgment was filed and served on the Defendant.

Document Type

Motion For Entry Of Default Judgment Of Divorce

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

A motion must have the specified subject-line information, copy the opposing party unless filed ex parte, and include the moving party’s certification concerning 7-day notice.

The motion must include the following: o The case name, case number, and motion title in the subject line of the email; o The opposing party must be cc’d (unless the motion is being filed ex- parte); o The moving party’s certification for a Motion without a 7-Day Notice or with a 7-Day Notice.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Every Uniform Child Support Order must include the child support calculation.

All Uniform Child Support Orders must be accompanied by the child support calculation.

Document Type

Uniform Child Support Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Every opt-out case needs a signed advice of rights.

All opt out cases need a signed advice of rights.

Document Type

Opt Out Case

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

A consent judgment of divorce must be signed by both parties.

If the Judgment is entered based on consent, you need the signature of both parties.

Document Type

Judgment Of Divorce

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Parties opting out of Friend of the Court Services need an opt-out order.

Parties that opt out need an opt out order.

Document Type

Opt Out Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Parties may not record court proceedings.

Parties are prohibited from recording the proceedings.

Requirement

Document requirement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Juvenile-matter motions must be filed with a praecipe and notice of hearing by sending them to juvenilelegal@oakgov.com.

Motions regarding juvenile matter shall be filed, along with a praecipe and notice of hearing, to juvenilelegal@oakgov.com.

Document Type

Juvenile Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

The court will not consider a motion that omits the required information.

If the moving party fails to include the information outlined above, the motion will not be considered by the court.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

A motion for entry of default judgment of divorce must state specified filing, service, default, and proposed-judgment dates, including the method of service.

When filing a motion for entry of Default Judgment of Divorce, please indicate the date the complaint was filed; date the defendant was served and method of service; date the default ===== PAGE 4 ===== entry was filed; date the default was entered; date the proposed judgment, notice of hearing and motion for entry of default judgment was filed and served on the Defendant.

Document Type

Motion For Entry Of Default Judgment Of Divorce

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Motions must include the case name, case number, and motion title in the email subject line, copy the opposing party unless filed ex parte, and include the moving party’s certification concerning 7-day notice.

The motion must include the following: o The case name, case number, and motion title in the subject line of the email; o The opposing party must be cc’d (unless the motion is being filed ex- parte); o The moving party’s certification for a Motion without a 7-Day Notice or with a 7-Day Notice.

Document Type

Motion

Content & Formatting
Case Number
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Every opt-out case requires a signed advice of rights.

All opt out cases need a signed advice of rights.

Document Type

Opt Out Case

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Parties who opt out of Friend of the Court Services need an opt-out order.

Parties that opt out need an opt out order.

Document Type

Opt Out Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Every Uniform Child Support Order must include the child support calculation.

All Uniform Child Support Orders must be accompanied by the child support calculation.

Document Type

Uniform Child Support Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

A responsive pleading should place the allegation or statement being answered before the response.

When filing responsive pleadings, please include the allegation or statement that you are responding to before your response.

Document Type

Responsive Pleading

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

Responsive pleadings must state the allegation or statement being answered before the response.

When filing responsive pleadings, please include the allegation or statement that you are responding to before your response.

Document Type

Responsive Pleading

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

An electronic signature certifies that the information in the email is correct.

Notice: Your electronic signature certifies that the information presented in your email is correct.

Document Type

Email

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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|SecMOTIONS WITH 7 DAYS NOTICE
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Please send an email to the Court’s Judicial Staff Attorney at ramseyj@oakgov.com and CC Chambers at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com if you file a motion for reconsideration. Please attach the filed stamped motion to the email.

Summary: A filed-stamped motion for reconsideration must be attached to the email sent to the Judicial Staff Attorney and copied to Chambers.

Document Type

Email About Motion For Reconsideration

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

If the parties are deviating, please provide the deviation addendum with the calculations.

Summary: When parties deviate, provide the deviation addendum with the calculations.

Document Type

Uniform Child Support Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Orders not entered under the 7-day rule or within 24 hours of the hearing must be accompanied by a motion to enter the order.

Summary: An order not entered under the 7-day rule or within 24 hours of the hearing must be accompanied by a motion to enter it.

Document Type

Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
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Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Please make sure all the statutory language is in your judgment.

Summary: A judgment of divorce must include all statutory language.

Document Type

Judgment Of Divorce

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

The moving party shall include the following: I hereby certify that I have made personal contact with on , 2020 requesting concurrence in the relief sought with this Motion and such concurrence was denied. OR I hereby certify that I have made reasonable and diligent attempts by email or by telephone to the opposing side requesting concurrence in the relief sought with this Motion on , 2020 but was unsuccessful. The party(ies) are available on to conduct a hearing.

Summary: For a motion with seven-day notice, the moving party must include one of the specified concurrence certifications and the parties’ hearing availability.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

The moving party shall include the following: I hereby certify that I have made personal contact with on , 2020 requesting concurrence in the relief sought with this Motion and such concurrence was denied. The parties agree to proceed with a Zoom hearing on the earliest possible date. The party(ies) are available on to conduct a hearing.

Summary: For a motion to be heard without seven-day notice, the moving party must include the specified certification and the parties’ hearing availability.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Please make sure all the statutory language is in your judgment.

Summary: A judgment of divorce must include all statutory language.

Document Type

Judgment Of Divorce

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Orders not entered under the 7-day rule or within 24 hours of the hearing must be accompanied by a motion to enter the order.

Document Type

Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
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Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

If the Judgment is entered based on consent, you need the signature of both parties.

Summary: A judgment entered based on consent requires both parties’ signatures.

Document Type

Judgment Of Divorce

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

If the parties are deviating, please provide the deviation addendum with the calculations.

Summary: When parties deviate, provide the deviation addendum with the calculations.

Document Type

Uniform Child Support Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

The moving party shall include the following: I hereby certify that I have made personal contact with on , 2020 requesting concurrence in the relief sought with this Motion and such concurrence was denied. The parties agree to proceed with a Zoom hearing on the earliest possible date. The party(ies) are available on to conduct a hearing.

Summary: For a motion to be heard without 7-day notice, the moving party must include the stated personal-contact certification, agreement to proceed at the earliest possible date, and party availability.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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|SecMOTION WITHOUT 7-DAY NOTICE
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

The moving party shall include the following: I hereby certify that I have made personal contact with on , 2020 requesting concurrence in the relief sought with this Motion and such concurrence was denied. OR I hereby certify that I have made reasonable and diligent attempts by email or by telephone to the opposing side requesting concurrence in the relief sought with this Motion on , 2020 but was unsuccessful. The party(ies) are available on to conduct a hearing.

Summary: For motions with 7 days’ notice, the moving party must include one of the stated concurrence certifications and the parties’ availability.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Juvenile motions and accompanying materials must be filed by sending them to juvenilelegal@oakgov.com.

Motions regarding juvenile matter shall be filed, along with a praecipe and notice of hearing, to juvenilelegal@oakgov.com.

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Page 2 | Juvenile Matters

An E-Praecipe, Notice of Hearing, and Motion may be filed electronically or by first-class mail.

Please file an E-Praecipe, Notice of Hearing, and Motion with the Court via E-File or, by First Class Mail.

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Page 3 | Motions

Emergency motions must be electronically filed with the county clerk through Mi-File and notice must be emailed to the Judicial Staff Attorney with Chambers copied.

For emergency motions, please file the motion with the county clerk by electronically filing it via Mi-File (powered by TrueFile) and provide notice to the the Court’s Judicial Staff Attorney at ramseyj@oakgov.com and CC Chambers at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com.

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Page 2 | Emergency Motions

File the E-Praecipe, Notice of Hearing, and Motion electronically or by first-class mail.

Please file an E-Praecipe, Notice of Hearing, and Motion with the Court via E-File or, by First Class Mail.

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Page 3 | Motions

Parties may electronically file the signed Judgment and companion orders three days before the scheduled trial or settlement conference.

The parties may e-file the signed Judgment and any companion orders three (3) days before the scheduled trial/settlement conference date.

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Page 1 | Divorce & Domestic Relations Matters

The parties may electronically file the signed Judgment and companion orders three days before the scheduled trial or settlement conference.

The parties may e-file the signed Judgment and any companion orders three (3) days before the scheduled trial/settlement conference date.

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Page 1 | Divorce & Domestic Relations Matters

Domestic cases dated 2015 to the present with suffix DM, DC, DS, DP, or DZ may use the e-filing system.

Domestic cases dated 2015 to present with the suffix DM, DC, DS, DP, and DZ, may now utilize the e-filing system.

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Page 3 | Motions

Domestic cases dated 2015 to present with suffix DM, DC, DS, DP, or DZ may use the e-filing system.

Domestic cases dated 2015 to present with the suffix DM, DC, DS, DP, and DZ, may now utilize the e-filing system.

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Page 3 | Motions

Emergency motions must be e-filed with the county clerk through Mi-File (powered by TrueFile), with notice to the Judicial Staff Attorney and a copy to Chambers.

For emergency motions, please file the motion with the county clerk by electronically filing it via Mi-File (powered by TrueFile) and provide notice to the the Court’s Judicial Staff Attorney at ramseyj@oakgov.com and CC Chambers at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | Emergency Motions

Court proceedings are conducted electronically, including by Zoom video or audio conference.

The court shall conduct proceedings via electronic means, including Zoom video and/or audio conferences.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The signed Judgment and companion orders may be e-filed three days before the scheduled trial or settlement conference.

The parties may e-file the signed Judgment and any companion orders three (3) days before the scheduled trial/settlement conference date.

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Page 1 | Divorce & Domestic Relations Matters

If the parties do not resolve the matter with the Referee’s proposal, the moving party must repraecipe the motion; failure to repraecipe and renotice within 30 days may require a new or amended motion.

If the parties are unresolved with the Referee’s proposal, the moving party shall repraecipe their motion to come before the Court. If your motion is not repraeciped and renoticed within 30 days, you may be required to file a new or amended motion.

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Page 4 | Settlement Conferences before the Friend of the Court

Service and Proof of Service Rules

All documents and exhibits must be submitted to the court and the parties at least two days before the hearing.

Submit all documents/exhibits to the court and the parties at least two (2) days prior to the hearing;

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Submit all documents and exhibits to the court and the parties at least 2 days before the hearing.

Submit all documents/exhibits to the court and the parties at least two (2) days prior to the hearing;

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Page 5 | REMEMBER, PRIOR TO APPEARING VIA ZOOM

If the motion hearing date and time are not stipulated, the Zoom hearing must be scheduled at least seven days out and notice must be given to the other parties by email.

If the Motion hearing date and time is not stipulated to the Zoom hearing must be scheduled out 7 days and notice must be given to the other party(ies) via email.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

If the hearing date and time are not stipulated, schedule the Zoom hearing at least 7 days out and give the other parties notice by email.

If the Motion hearing date and time is not stipulated to the Zoom hearing must be scheduled out 7 days and notice must be given to the other party(ies) via email.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | MOTIONS WITH 7 DAYS NOTICE

Filing Bundling Requirements

For an order under the 7-day rule, file the Notice of Presentment, Proposed Order, and Proof of Service together as one document, and file a separate additional copy of the proposed order.

When filing an order under the 7-day rule, please file the Notice of Presentment, Proposed Order, and Proof of Service as one document. In addition, please file another copy of the proposed order separately so that it can be entered if no objection is filed.

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Page 4 | Orders Following Hearing

For an order under the 7-day rule, file the Notice of Presentment, Proposed Order, and Proof of Service as one document and file a separate copy of the proposed order.

When filing an order under the 7-day rule, please file the Notice of Presentment, Proposed Order, and Proof of Service as one document. In addition, please file another copy of the proposed order separately so that it can be entered if no objection is filed.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 4 | Orders Following Hearing

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Objections to orders entered under the 7-day rule must be praeciped for hearing.

Objections to orders entered under the 7-day rule must be praeciped for hearing.

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Page 4 | Orders Following Hearing

With all parties’ agreement, a motion may be heard on any available day and time without seven-day notice.

If all parties agree for a Motion to be heard without 7-day notice, it can be heard on any day and at any time available.

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Motions are heard in fifteen-minute increments unless the court directs otherwise, with approximately five minutes to argue per side.

All motions are heard in fifteen-minute increments unless otherwise directed by the Court. Each side has approximately 5 minutes to argue.

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Page 3 | Motions

Set motions for 8:30 a.m. when filing; court staff will provide the specific hearing time slot through MiFile.

Please be advised, motions must be set for 8:30a.m. when filing however, the Court’s staff will file Zoom instructions via MiFile to provide a specific time slot the motion will be heard.

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Page 3 | Motions

Do not appear at a subsequent hearing without an entered order from the prior hearing, unless the matter is a motion to enter an order or an objection to its entry.

Please do not appear at a subsequent hearing in a matter without an entered order from the prior hearing unless it’s a motion for an entry of an order or an objection to the entry of the order.

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Page 4 | Orders Following Hearing

Custody, parenting-time, and support motions are screened by the assigned Referee first; if unresolved, the moving party must repraecipe, and failure to do so and renotice within 30 days may require a new or amended motion.

All motions regarding custody, parenting time, and support are first screen by the assigned Referee prior to coming before the Court. o If the parties are unresolved with the Referee’s proposal, the moving party shall repraecipe their motion to come before the Court. If your motion is not repraeciped and renoticed within 30 days, you may be required to file a new or amended motion.

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Page 4 | Settlement Conferences before the Friend of the Court

Motions concerning custody, parenting time, and support are screened by the assigned Referee before coming before the Court.

All motions regarding custody, parenting time, and support are first screen by the assigned Referee prior to coming before the Court.

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Page 4 | Settlement Conferences before the Friend of the Court

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Adjournment requests must be made on the record unless the Court advises otherwise.

Requests to adjourn must go on the record, unless otherwise advised by the Court.

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Page 2 | Juvenile Matters

Requests to adjourn must be made on the record unless the Court advises otherwise.

Requests to adjourn must go on the record, unless otherwise advised by the Court.

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Page 2 | Juvenile Matters

Chambers Communication Rules

When filing an emergency motion, provide notice by email to the Judicial Staff Attorney and copy Chambers.

For emergency motions, please file the motion with the county clerk by electronically filing it via Mi-File (powered by TrueFile) and provide notice to the the Court’s Judicial Staff Attorney at ramseyj@oakgov.com and CC Chambers at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com.

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Page 2 | Emergency Motions

When filing a motion for reconsideration, email the Judicial Staff Attorney, copy Chambers, and attach the filed-stamped motion.

Please send an email to the Court’s Judicial Staff Attorney at ramseyj@oakgov.com and CC Chambers at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com if you file a motion for reconsideration. Please attach the filed stamped motion to the email.

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Page 1 | Motion for Reconsideration

Parties or counsel may request an in-person hearing by emailing Chambers or making the request during a hearing.

In-person hearings may be scheduled at the request of the parties or counsel. Request for an in-person hearing can be made to judgegantchambers@oakgov.com or during a hearing.

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Page 1 | Courtroom Protocols

Contact the Judicial Clerk by email or telephone for PPOs, scheduling matters, or general questions.

Contact the Judicial Clerk, via email at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com or telephone at (248) 858-0340, for any PPOs, scheduling related matters and/or general questions.

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact the Judicial Staff Attorney by email regarding emergency motions, motions for summary dispositions, or motions for reconsideration.

Contact the Judicial Staff Attorney, Jamerika Ramsey, via email at ramseyj@oakgov.com for Emergency Motions, Motions for Summary Dispositions, or Motions for Reconsideration.

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Chambers may be contacted by email or telephone at the listed contact information.

Chambers: judgegantchambers@oakgov.com at (248) 858-0340

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Parties or counsel may request an in-person hearing by emailing Chambers or making the request during a hearing.

In-person hearings may be scheduled at the request of the parties or counsel. Request for an in-person hearing can be made to judgegantchambers@oakgov.com or during a hearing.

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Page 1 | COURTROOM PROTOCOLS

Parties with questions about a juvenile filing may email the Judicial Assistant.

If parties have a question regarding a juvenile filing, they may contact the Judicial Assistant, Lisa Denard via email at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com .

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Page 2 | Juvenile Matters

Contact the Judicial Assistant by email about juvenile-related matters.

Contact the Judicial Assistant, via email at denardl@oakgov.com for any juvenile related matters.

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact chambers to arrange to review a hearing after it has been held.

Should you wish to review a hearing after it has been held, you may contact chambers to make arrangements.

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact the Judicial Staff Attorney by email about emergency motions, motions for summary dispositions, or motions for reconsideration.

Contact the Judicial Staff Attorney, Jamerika Ramsey, via email at ramseyj@oakgov.com for Emergency Motions, Motions for Summary Dispositions, or Motions for Reconsideration.

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact the Judicial Clerk by email or telephone about PPOs, scheduling matters, or general questions.

Contact the Judicial Clerk, via email at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com or telephone at (248) 858-0340, for any PPOs, scheduling related matters and/or general questions.

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

When filing a motion for reconsideration, email the Judicial Staff Attorney, copy Chambers, and attach the filed-stamped motion.

Please send an email to the Court’s Judicial Staff Attorney at ramseyj@oakgov.com and CC Chambers at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com if you file a motion for reconsideration. Please attach the filed stamped motion to the email.

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Page 1 | Motion for Reconsideration

For a contested matter with a return-of-judgment date during the order’s duration, attorneys or unrepresented parties must notify the Judicial Clerks as soon as possible.

If a return of judgment date falls during the duration of this order, and the matter is contested, the attorneys or unrepresented parties shall notify the Judicial Clerks as soon as possible.

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Page 1 | Divorce & Domestic Relations Matters

Completed plea forms must be submitted before the hearing by email to the Judicial Assistant’s address.

Plea forms need to be completed in advance and submitted to judgegantchambers@oakgov.com prior to the hearing.

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Page 2 | Juvenile Matters

If a filed summary-disposition motion lacks a hearing date and time stamp, email the Judicial Staff Attorney and copy Chambers.

Please send an email to the Court’s Judicial Staff Attorney at ramseyj@oakgov.com and CC Chambers at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com if your filed motion is not stamped with the date /time for the hearing.

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Page 1 | Motion for Summary Disposition

If a filed summary-disposition motion lacks a stamped hearing date and time, email the Judicial Staff Attorney and copy Chambers.

All motions for summary disposition will continue to follow the normal protocol. Please send an email to the Court’s Judicial Staff Attorney at ramseyj@oakgov.com and CC Chambers at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com if your filed motion is not stamped with the date /time for the hearing.

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Page 1 | Motion for Summary Disposition

Attorneys may email the Judicial Clerks to request a date and time for statutory proofs by video conference.

To request a date and time, attorneys may contact the Judicial Clerks at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com .

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Page 1 | Divorce & Domestic Relations Matters

Parties may email the Judicial Assistant with questions about juvenile filings.

If parties have a question regarding a juvenile filing, they may contact the Judicial Assistant, Lisa Denard via email at judgegantchambers@oakgov.com .

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Page 2 | Juvenile Matters

You may contact chambers to arrange to review a hearing after it has been held.

Should you wish to review a hearing after it has been held, you may contact chambers to make arrangements.

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact the Judicial Assistant by email for juvenile-related matters.

Contact the Judicial Assistant, via email at denardl@oakgov.com for any juvenile related matters.

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Page 7 | CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

For Zoom connection issues, contact the judge’s staff using the chambers contact information provided below.

Connection Issues? Contact the Judge's staff (see "Chambers Contact Information" below)

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 57 rules apply across Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Fees

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  • MiFILE e-filing has no fee except for documents requiring statutory filing fees, which are paid through MiFILE and subject to a credit-card transaction fee of up to 3%.

  • Payment is charged to the filer’s credit card at checkout when the filing is submitted, and refunded if the document is rejected.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    Select the statutory filing fee type on the complaint.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Combine pages into a document and combine any attachments with the main pleading or document before submitting.

  • Applies to
    Document
    Must include
    caption, case number

    The first page of each document must include the case number, case names, and document title.

  • Applies to
    Judgment of divorce

    File the Record of Divorce or Annulment form before or with the Judgment of Divorce; if filed together, submit them as separate documents in the same bundle, not as an attachment.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Separate each pleading or document into its own file before uploading; do not combine distinct documents into one PDF.

  • Applies to
    Civil case filing

    E-filing is mandatory for civil cases when starting a new case and when filing in an existing case.

  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Submit each pleading or document as its own document, not as separate individual pages.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    If a case number cannot be found in MiFILE, email the listed address to have the case added.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    248-858-5831

    Questions about ePraecipe may be directed to Oakland County Case Management by telephone.

  • Phone
    855-959-8868

    MiFILE technical and customer care support is available by telephone or email.

About Judge Kameshia D. Gant

Appointed to the Circuit Court on April 30, 2019 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer Presiding Judge of the Men’s Adult Treatment Court Graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University Law School Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2006 and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 2007 Probation Agent for the Michigan Department of Corrections, 1998-2001 Judicial Court Clerk at the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, 2001-2004 Judicial Intern at the Theodore Levin U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Jan-May 2004 Consultant for the Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan's Children's Justice Center, 2004-2019 Gant Law, PLLC, 2006-2019 Oakland County Jury Board Commission May 2017-May 2019 Past President and Member of the Association of Black Judges of Michigan Member of the Board of Directors for the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association Member of the Michigan Judges Association Board Advisory Board Member for the Southfield Community Anti-Drug Coalition Member of the Board of Directors for the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Oakland County Bar Foundation, Fellow Member of the Oakland County Bar Association Oakland County Inns of Court Judicial Team Leader Other Memberships: American Bar Association Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Dr. Martin Luther King Task Force, Inc. Michigan Association for Justice National Association of Women Judges National Bar Association National Congress of Black Women State Bar of Michigan Wolverine Bar Association Women Officials Network Appointed to the Michigan Judicial Council in 202 Elected to the State Bar of Michigan, Board of Commissioners in District I in 2021 Professional Standards Committee Member Liaison for the Children’s Law Committee in 2021 and Family Law Committee in 2022 Awards/Recognition: D. Augustus Straker Bar Association Michael K. Lee Community Service Award in 2018 H. Wallace Parker Preservation of Justice Award from the Northern Oakland County Branch of the NAACP in 2020 Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2021 Woman of the Year Member of the Women in the Law Class of 2021 Volunteer of the Year for the Michigan Center for Civic Education Mock Trial Program in 2021 D. Augustus Straker Bar Association Michael K. Lee Community Service Award in 2018 Member of the Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence Class of 2022 Top Circuit Court Judges by DB Business Magazine in 2022

Circuit Court Judge, Family Div In person courtroom: 2A Chambers: 248-858-0340 JudgeGantChambers@oaklandcountymi.gov

Common questions about Judge Kameshia D. Gant's rules

Does Judge Kameshia D. Gant require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Kameshia D. Gant's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Custody, parenting-time, and support motions are screened by the assigned Referee first; if unresolved, the moving party must repraecipe, and failure to do so and renotice within 30 days may require a new or amended motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Settlement Conferences before the Friend of the Court

What must be included with stipulated order filings before Judge Kameshia D. Gant?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties who wish to use a person or agency as mediator must submit their selection to the Court by stipulated order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Settlement Conferences

What must be included with judgment filings before Judge Kameshia D. Gant?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All parties must appear for a return of judgment if the Court has not signed the judgment and returned it through MiFile.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Divorce & Domestic Relations Matters

How may parties contact Judge Kameshia D. Gant's chambers?

For a contested matter with a return-of-judgment date during the order’s duration, attorneys or unrepresented parties must notify the Judicial Clerks as soon as possible.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Divorce & Domestic Relations Matters

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Kameshia D. Gant?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Adjournment requests must be made on the record unless the Court advises otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Juvenile Matters

Does Judge Kameshia D. Gant require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Kameshia D. Gant requires bundling for covered papers. For an order under the 7-day rule, file the Notice of Presentment, Proposed Order, and Proof of Service together as one document, and file a separate additional copy of the proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Orders Following Hearing

Is electronic filing required before Judge Kameshia D. Gant?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Emergency motions must be e-filed with the county clerk through Mi-File (powered by TrueFile), with notice to the Judicial Staff Attorney and a copy to Chambers.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Emergency Motions

What filing deadlines does Judge Kameshia D. Gant set?

The signed Judgment and companion orders may be e-filed three days before the scheduled trial or settlement conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Divorce & Domestic Relations Matters

What rule applies to service by email for the opposing party before Judge Kameshia D. Gant?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the opposing party, timing: 7 calendar days before hearing. If the motion hearing date and time are not stipulated, the Zoom hearing must be scheduled at least seven days out and notice must be given to the other parties by email.

Complete rules summary for Judge Kameshia D. Gant

Parties or counsel may request an in-person hearing by emailing Chambers or making the request during a hearing.

Parties who wish to use a person or agency as mediator must submit their selection to the Court by stipulated order.

Attorneys may email the Judicial Clerks to request a date and time for statutory proofs by video conference.

For a contested matter with a return-of-judgment date during the order’s duration, attorneys or unrepresented parties must notify the Judicial Clerks as soon as possible.

Parties may electronically file the signed Judgment and companion orders three days before the scheduled trial or settlement conference.

The signed Judgment and companion orders may be e-filed three days before the scheduled trial or settlement conference.

All parties must appear for a return of judgment if the Court has not signed the judgment and returned it through MiFile.

If a filed summary-disposition motion lacks a hearing date and time stamp, email the Judicial Staff Attorney and copy Chambers.

When filing a motion for reconsideration, email the Judicial Staff Attorney, copy Chambers, and attach the filed-stamped motion.

A filed-stamped motion for reconsideration must be attached to the email sent to the Judicial Staff Attorney and copied to Chambers.

Emergency motions must be e-filed with the county clerk through Mi-File (powered by TrueFile), with notice to the Judicial Staff Attorney and a copy to Chambers.

When filing an emergency motion, provide notice by email to the Judicial Staff Attorney and copy Chambers.

Adjournment requests must be made on the record unless the Court advises otherwise.

Parties may email the Judicial Assistant with questions about juvenile filings.

Plea forms must be completed in advance and emailed to the specified address before the hearing.

Completed plea forms must be submitted before the hearing by email to the Judicial Assistant’s address.

Juvenile motions must be filed with a praecipe and notice of hearing to the specified email address.

Juvenile motions and accompanying materials must be filed by sending them to juvenilelegal@oakgov.com.

An E-Praecipe, Notice of Hearing, and Motion may be filed electronically or by first-class mail.

A motion must have the specified subject-line information, copy the opposing party unless filed ex parte, and include the moving party’s certification concerning 7-day notice.

The court will not consider a motion that omits the specified information.

Domestic cases dated 2015 to the present with suffix DM, DC, DS, DP, or DZ may use the e-filing system.

A motion for entry of a default judgment of divorce must state the specified filing, service, and default dates, including the service method.

A responsive pleading should place the allegation or statement being answered before the response.

Custody, parenting-time, and support motions are screened by the assigned Referee first; if unresolved, the moving party must repraecipe, and failure to do so and renotice within 30 days may require a new or amended motion.

For an order under the 7-day rule, file the Notice of Presentment, Proposed Order, and Proof of Service together as one document, and file a separate additional copy of the proposed order.

An order not entered under the 7-day rule or within 24 hours of the hearing must be accompanied by a motion to enter it.

A judgment of divorce must include all statutory language.

A consent judgment of divorce must be signed by both parties.

Parties opting out of Friend of the Court Services need an opt-out order.

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