Yes! You can use AI to fill out State of Michigan Form MC 112, Motion to Intervene to Protect Assets and Notice of Hearing

Applicants often list assets too vaguely, such as 'my bank account' or 'our car,' without providing specific identifiers. This happens because they may not realize the level of detail required for a court order to be enforceable. A vague description can result in the court being unable to issue a clear order, leaving the assets vulnerable to seizure or garnishment. To avoid this, provide specific details like the financial institution and last four digits of an account number, or the make, model, and VIN of a vehicle.

This form requires two separate signatures: one for the motion itself on page 1 and another for the Certificate of Mailing on page 2. It's a common oversight to miss one of them, especially the one on the second page. An unsigned motion is legally invalid and will be rejected by the court, while an unsigned Certificate of Mailing invalidates the proof of service, causing significant delays. Always double-check both pages for signature lines before filing.

Applicants, especially those without legal representation, often misunderstand the process of 'service.' They may file the motion with the court but forget to mail copies to the plaintiff and defendant, or they mail the copies but forget to sign the Certificate of Mailing. This failure to notify other parties violates due process and will cause the hearing to be canceled or the motion to be dismissed. You must mail copies to all parties and then sign the certificate to prove you did so.

The 'Notice of Hearing' section contains fields for the hearing date, time, and location, and is clearly marked 'To be completed by the court.' However, applicants sometimes fill this section out themselves, assuming they need to propose a date. This creates confusion and will be ignored or corrected by the court clerk, but it can slow down the scheduling process. Leave any sections designated for court use completely blank.

Mistakes in the Case Number, Judicial District/Circuit, or Judge's name are frequent and can have serious consequences. This often happens when transcribing information from other documents. An incorrect case number can lead to the motion being filed in the wrong case or rejected outright, causing critical delays in protecting your assets. Always verify this information against an official court document from the original case, like the judgment or complaint.

A named defendant in the case might see the title 'Motion to Protect Assets' and assume this form is for them. However, the form's first sentence explicitly states, 'I am not a party to this case.' This motion is exclusively for a third-party 'intervener,' not the defendant. Filing this form as the defendant is legally incorrect, will be denied, and wastes valuable time that should be spent filing the proper motions to claim exemptions.

The form requests the case number on both page 1 and page 2. It is very common for filers to enter it on the first page but overlook the field on the second. If the pages become separated during court processing, the second page containing the vital Certificate of Mailing cannot be linked to the case file. This could invalidate your proof of service and jeopardize your motion. AI-powered tools like Instafill.ai can help prevent this by auto-populating recurring fields across all pages of a form.

Confused by the layout, the person filing the motion (the 'Applicant') sometimes puts their own name and address in the 'Plaintiff' or 'Defendant' boxes. This creates confusion for the court clerk and judge, who may not be able to determine who is actually filing the motion. This can lead to rejection or delays. The filer must carefully use the specific field labeled 'Applicant’s name, address, and telephone no.'

The applicant is responsible for providing the current names and addresses for the plaintiff, defendant, and their attorneys to ensure proper service. Using old information from initial case filings can result in the notice being sent to the wrong address. If parties are not properly served, the hearing cannot proceed, causing delays. It is crucial to use the 'last-known addresses' as defined by court rules, which can often be found on the most recent filings in the case.

When the space provided for describing property is insufficient, applicants may use a separate sheet but fail to manage it correctly. Common errors include forgetting to attach the sheet, or failing to label the attachment with the case number and applicant's name. An unattached or unidentified sheet will not be considered by the court, meaning the assets listed on it will not be protected. Always reference the attachment on the main form (e.g., 'See Attachment A') and clearly label the attached page itself.