A Michigan Petition and Order is a legal document that is filed with the court to initiate a legal action. It is typically used to start a divorce, child custody, guardianship, or other family-related matters. The Petition and Order must include the names of the parties involved, the type of legal action, and the relief sought. There are two types of Michigan Petition and Order: a Joint Petition and Order, and an Individual Petition and Order. A Joint Petition and Order is used when both parties agree to the requested relief and wish to settle their differences without litigation. An Individual Petition and Order is used when one party is seeking legal action and the other party does not agree to the requested relief. A Michigan Petition and Order must be signed by the petitioner and served on all the other parties involved. After the Petition and Order is filed, the court will hear each side's argument and issue a ruling. The ruling will become the Order, which will be the final resolution of the case.