Family Division

Contact the Court
Location Phone Hours
Barry County Courts & Law Building
206 W. Court St., Ste. 302
Hastings, MI 49058
Main: (269) 945-1390
Fax: (269) 948-3322
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

The Family Division of the Barry County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over proceedings involving family matters where it will operate in an efficient and effective manner as it helps to address many of the community's most difficult problems. Generally speaking, the Family Division has original jurisdiction in:

  • Adoption
  • Domestic Matters (including the Friend of the Court)
  • Emancipation
  • Juvenile Matters
  • Change of Name
  • Personal Protection Orders
The goal of the Barry County Circuit Court Family Division is to make decisions concerning families and provide quality services to families in a fair, timely, and dignified manner.