Michigan Legal Help has tools to fill many kinds of forms but we do not cover all areas. You may have a blank form that you need to fill out on your own.Next, you need to fill out a court form called an "affidavit and claim form. " The form is easy to fill out and we have provided an example on page 9. Below, find a fill-in-the-blank template, as well a detailed example of a declaration letter. Keep in mind that court requirements and preferences vary. When writing a letter to a judge to request a postponement of a court date, it's essential to be clear, concise, and respectful. Here's a template you can use. When you fill out the form, leave the signature line blank. You must wait and sign the form in front of a notary public or a court clerk.