Judge Yvonna C. Abraham
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Email • Two Weeks Before Hearing but No Later Than 24 Hours Before
Emergency Motions
- 1 copy • Email
Adjournments
- Adjournment requests must include the case filing date and whether prior adjournments have occurred.
Request must include
- Adjournments must be requested at least 24 hours before the hearing and require stipulation; if the parties cannot stipulate, the requesting party must file a motion.
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
All exhibits must be tabbed, in a binder.
- Binding
- Tabbed binder
- Exhibits
Any documents for consideration by the Court must be sent in .pdf format. Each document must be attached in an email as a separate PDF. Additionally, please include the case number in the document name and in the subject line of every email.
- File type
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Emergency filings MUST be marked as Emergency on the first page of the filing.
- Document
- Emergency motion
- Placement
- First page
Must include
- •Emergency
All emails to the court must include the complete case number in the subject line (ex: 23-123456-DO).
- Document
Must include
- •Case number
MOTIONS FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT: After filing, email the proposed default judgment to JudgeAbraham-Court at least two days before your scheduled motion hearing date.
The Proof of Service and a copy of both Orders must be attached to the Notice of Presentment as one document and each of the Order(s) are attached separately for entry in the same email.
- Document
- Notice of presentment
Must include
- •Certificate of service
All motions need be in conformity with the Michigan Court Rules. See generally, MCR 2.119.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All objections must be filed with the Court and emailed to JudgeAbraham-Court with the Courtroom Clerk carbon copied.
OBJECTIONS: All objections must be filed with the Court and emailed to JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org with Courtroom Clerk, Marciana Lawrence (marciana.lawrence@3rdcc.org), carbon copied on the email.
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Motions must be praeciped through the ePraecipe portal for the court to address them.
Praecipes are required for motions to be addressed by the court. To file a praecipe, visit ePraecipe (3rdcc.org).
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Family motions involving custody, parenting time, or child support modification must be praeciped before the Friend of the Court.
Motions for change of custody, parenting time, or modification of child support must be praeciped before the Friend of the Court: see generally, Family Domestic / FOC (3rdcc.org).
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Motions to Show Cause must be praeciped, and Show Cause Orders will not be signed until after a motion hearing.
MOTIONS TO SHOW CAUSE: Please praecipe any Motions to Show Cause before the Court. Show Cause Orders will not be signed until after a motion hearing has been held.
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Emergency motions may be filed electronically.
Emergency Motions can be e-filed.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
If a response to a motion is not received within two days of the scheduled motion hearing, it will NOT be considered by the Court.
If a response to a motion is not received within two days of the scheduled motion hearing, it will NOT be considered by the Court.
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Hard copies of exhibit and trial briefs must be submitted to the Court no later than one week before trial or evidentiary hearing.
All exhibit and trial briefs must be submitted to the Court as hard copies no later than one week prior to your scheduled trial or evidentiary hearings.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A motion may be dismissed for improper service if a proof of service is not timely filed.
A proof of service must be timely filed or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
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After filing the praecipe, the moving party must serve a notice of hearing on the opposing party and file a proof of service.
Upon receipt of the praecipe, the moving party must serve the opposing party a notice of hearing and file a proof of service indicating the same.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A copy of every Emergency Motion must be emailed to Chambers staff.
A copy of the Emergency Motion MUST be emailed to Chambers staff.
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Judge's copies are optional, but if emailed they must be sent between two weeks and 24 hours before the scheduled motion hearing.
JUDGE'S COPIES: Judge’s copies are not necessary at this time. However, if Judge’s copies are emailed, please note they are only saved for two weeks. If you would like to provide a judge’s copy, please email JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org two weeks before your scheduled motion hearing but no later than 24 hours before your scheduled motion hearing.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournments must be requested at least 24 hours before the hearing and require stipulation; if the parties cannot stipulate, the requesting party must file a motion.
All adjournments must be made at least 24 hours prior to the Court hearing and must be made upon stipulation of the parties. If the parties cannot stipulate, the party requesting the adjournment must file a motion.
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Adjournment requests must include the case filing date and whether prior adjournments have occurred.
All requests for adjournments must include the filing date of the case and whether or not there have been prior adjournments.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Ex parte communications with the Court are prohibited; all written communications with Court staff must include all parties.
Ex parte communication with the Court is inappropriate and will not be considered. All parties to a case must be included on all written communications with Court staff.
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Electronic copies of exhibit and trial briefs must be emailed to JudgeAbraham-Court no later than one week before trial or evidentiary hearing.
Electronic copes of the exhibit and trial briefs must also be submitted to the Court at JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org no later than one week prior to your scheduled trial or evidentiary hearing.
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Parties must email Chambers staff as soon as feasible if a motion is resolved or is to be removed from the docket.
If your motion is resolved or you wish to remove your motion from the Court’s Docket, the parties must notify Chambers staff via email, JudgeAbraham-Court@erdcc.org, as soon as feasible.
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Interpreter requests must be emailed to the Court at least 14 days before the hearing with specified information, or the hearing may be adjourned.
If a party needs an interpreter for a hearing or trial, please contact the Court at JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org at least 14 days before the hearing with the case number, case name, party requesting the interpreter, and language requested. Failure to request an interpreter in a timely manner will result in an adjournment of the Court hearing.
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Movants seeking emergency or ex parte relief should contact chambers staff prior to filing to ensure staff is aware of the motion being filed, and should also be brought to the Judicial Attorney, Maya Younis’s, attention.
Movants seeking emergency or ex parte relief should contact chambers staff prior to filing to ensure staff is aware of the motion being filed, and should also be brought to the Judicial Attorney, Maya Younis’s, attention.
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Filed motions for reconsideration must be brought to the Judicial Attorney's attention by email; they do not require oral argument.
MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION: Motions for Reconsideration that are filed must be brought to the attention of the Judicial Attorney, Hiba Mukhal, hiba.mukhal@3rdcc.org. Motions for Reconsideration do not require oral argument. A ruling will be issued when the Court is available.
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