Its always a problem to get copies of entered orders per the court rule. They do this to mess up appeal dates and the like. I have had to send a letter ot Daniel J. Fojtik (Staff Attorney, Kent County Friend of the Court) after not receiving a copy of the signed order from the January 6, 2006 hearing regarding the Friend of the Court believing they stand above the parties in domestic relations cases. My letter content is here in its entirety as faxed to Mr. Fojtik's office.
MEMO
To: Daniel J. Fojtik January 26, 2006
A Motion Hearing was held on January 6, 2006 pertaining to a Motion to Set Aside Order regarding the practices of the Kent County Friend of the Court. A proposed Order was mailed out that same day by your office. To date I have not received a copy of the signed order regarding this matter.
Pursuant to MCR 2.602(D)(1) The party securing the signing of the judgment or order shall serve a copy, within 7 days after it has been signed, on all other parties, and file proof of service with the court clerk.
I am sure this is an oversight, but it is necessary that I receive a copy of this Order and a Proof of Service be filed with the Clerk of the Court regarding the same.
Very Truly Yours,
/s/ /s/
Lary Holland