Change of Legal Residence/Domicile
100 Mile Law
Parents awarded joint legal custody of a minor child who resided
less than 100 miles from each other at the time the order was entered, shall not
change the legal residence of the child more than 100 miles from the other parent
unless the other party gives written consent or permission has been granted by the
court. (Each parent’s residence is considered a legal residence of the child for
purposes of this provision.) If the other parent does not agree, a motion to change
legal residence must be filed. A filing fee of $100 must be paid to the County Clerk
at the time of filing a motion for change of legal residence. Consent Order for Change of Legal Residence-Domicile
Change of Domicile
The domicile (permanent residence) of a minor child may not be moved from the State
of Michigan without the consent of the other parent or permission of the court.
This provision refers to the domicile of the parent awarded physical custody or
each parent if awarded joint physical custody. If parents do not consent to a change
of domicile, a motion to change domicile must be filed. A filing fee of $100 must
be paid to the County Clerk at the time of filing a change of domicile motion. If
a change of domicile is granted, the domicile may not be moved from that state other
than back to Michigan unless another change of domicile is granted. A parenting
time schedule will be reflected in the order if a change of domicile is granted.
Consent Order for Change of Legal Residence-Domicile
