Michigan Request To Reopen Friend of The Court Case is a legal process that allows a party in a Michigan court case to request that the court reopen the case and consider additional evidence or arguments that were not presented or considered during the original hearing. This process is available in Michigan for all types of cases, including those involving divorce, child custody, alimony, paternity, child support, and other matters related to family law. There are two types of Michigan Request To Reopen Friend of The Court Case: Motion to Reopen and Appeal. A Motion to Reopen Friend of the Court Case is a formal, written request to the court asking that the court reopen the case and consider additional evidence or arguments. An Appeal of a Friend of the Court Case is a written request to the Court of Appeals asking that the court review the case and make a decision on the merits of the case.