A motion raising a defense or an objection to a pleading must be filed and served within 21 days of service or the time for filing a responsive pleading. In some courts, you may be asked to e-file using MiFILE.The receiving court may order the filing of new or amended pleadings. You must serve all pleadings in the manner prescribed in the Court Rules, including a proof of service. Court forms are not available for all pleadings in every case. You may have to write your own pleadings to the best of your ability, or get help from a lawyer. Ways to file documents with Circuit Court Records: 1. Mail documents to Circuit Court Records, 97 E. Apple, Muskegon MI 49442; OR 2. Every party who has filed a pleading, an appearance, or a motion must be served with a copy of every document later filed in the action. Domestic Case Filing System: Pleadings will be processed within 1 business day from time of filing.