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STATE OF MICHIGAN
43
rd
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
CASS COUNTY
REFEREE STATEMENT OF FINDINGS,
RECOMMENDATION TO ENTER
ORDER, AND PROOF OF SERVICE
CASE NO.
Law & Courts Building, 60296 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031 269-445-4416
Plaintiff’s name, address and telephone number:
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Defendant’s name, address and telephone number:
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Pursuant to MCR 3.215(E)(1), the Referee finds, after having heard testimony on the record, that this
Court has jurisdiction in this matter and that the proofs are sufficient to enter the submitted Judgment of
Divorce. As a result, the Referee RECOMMENDS that the submitted Judgment of Divorce be entered
as an Order by the Court.
Date:_____________
Referee, Melissa M. Sytsma, P64401
Carol Montavon Bealor, P57068
Leigh A. Feldman, P61475
The Court hereby approves of the Referee’s recommended order pursuant to MCR 3.215(E)(1)(b)(i).
Date:_____________
Judge
NOTICE OF HEARING METHODS
Either party may obtain a judicial hearing by filing a written objection, proof of service and notice of hearing pursuant
to MCR 3.215(E) with the Court Clerk within 21 days after the Referee’s Recommendation to Enter Order has been
mailed to the parties or their attorneys (See “Proof of Service” for mailing date). Parties may use the SCAO form
FOC 68. Faxes and emails will NOT be accepted. The objection must include a clear and concise statement of the
specific findings or application of law to which an objection is made. Objections regarding the accuracy or
completeness of the recommendation must state with specificity the inaccuracy or omission in accordance with
MCR 3.215(E). A party asking for a de novo review must serve the written objection and notice of hearing on the
other party or their attorney and must also give notice to the Friend of the Court as required by MCR 2.119(C) and
MCR 3.203(B).
If the Court decides that an Objection is frivolous or has been filed for the purpose of delay, the Court may assess
reasonable costs and attorney fees. See MCR 3.215(F)(3).
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NOTICE OF INTERIM EFFECT
The Court may provide that the Referee’s Recommended Order will take effect on an interim basis pending a
judicial hearing.
NOTICE OF FINAL ORDER
Once the Referee signs this Recommendation to Enter Order, if neither party files a written Objection and Notice of
Hearing within the objection period (21 days after the Referee’s Recommendation is mailed to the parties or their
attorneys) the Recommended Order will become the final order of the Court and the Judgment of Divorce will be
entered as a final order in this matter.
PROOF OF SERVICE
I certify that this 2 page document attached to a copy of the Recommended Order was served upon
each party and/or attorney of record by placing it in a sealed envelope, addressed to each party and/or
attorney of record at the last known address, US postage prepaid, through the US mail service this
______ day of ______________________________, 20______.
Friend of the Court representative