You can also ask your court's Self-Help Center or public law library for a sample or blank pleading paper. We can answer questions about your case, help you figure out which forms you need and how to fill them out, and explain different legal options.A motion is a formal request, made in writing, asking the court for a specific action. The written motion must be filed with the Oakland County Clerk's Office. This packet provides general guidance about preparing a Case Management Statement. 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. "Pleading" has two meanings in lawsuits. (d) San Francisco and Oakland.