Proposed Order Example

To get an objection form, go to the following location in the family court of your county: Type or clearly print the name and docket number of your case on the form. On that same piece of paper, write out the reasons you disagree with the order. Make copies of your objections and any supporting papers that you have.

File your Motion and the copies with the court clerk's office in the court where your case was heard. File a copy of the proposed order with your Motion. You can file your forms in person or by mailing your Motion and the copies to the court. The clerk will give you a hearing date and time when you file your Motion.

Ask the court for a motion date. Identify and fill out your motion forms. Serve and file your motion forms. Confirm that you will attend the motion. Go to your motion hearing. Receive the judge's decision.

Write the application reference number and name/address of the scheme at the top of your letter. Make clear that you object. Refer to development plan. Make clear if there are any other material considerations that should be taken into account. Don't be emotive, focus on the issues.

A statement giving the specific ground upon which the Objection is being filed; a detailed explanation of the validity of the Objection and why it should be upheld including copies of any documents that the Objector considers to be a basis for the Objection;

Proper reasons for objecting to a question asked to a witness include: Ambiguous, confusing, misleading, vague, unintelligible: the question is not clear and precise enough for the witness to properly answer. Arguing the law: counsel is instructing the jury on the law.

You don't need an attorney to file a Motion for Contempt, but it is a good idea to have one. If you decide to represent yourself, you can go to the courthouse that made the order and ask for help at the Court Service Center.

A judge can rule one of two ways: she can either "overrule" the objection or "sustain" it. When an objection is overruled it means that the evidence is properly admitted to the court, and the trial can proceed.

Requests to reschedule hearings that were administratively initiated by the Friend of the Court must be done by contacting the Referee's Support Staff by telephone (see Referee Support Telephone List) or faxing a written request to (313) 237-9268.