Legal Self-Help Center: Helping People Help Themselves!
The Legal Self-Help Center is a hub for a variety of legal information, court forms, and general information about the branches of the Ottawa County court system. Our highly trained staff is available on a walk-in basis to assist patrons who wish to resolve a variety of non-criminal matters without the assistance of a lawyer. The Center is a service provided by the 20th Judicial Circuit Court, 58th District Court, and Ottawa County Probate Court.
Ottawa County Courthouse
414 Washington Street
Room #220
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Hours:
Monday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Legal Self-Help Center is free to use, however there is a charge for some forms to cover copy costs.
The Legal Self-Help Center may be able to help you with a variety of case types, including:
| Friend of the Court Custody Child Support Parenting Time |
Prosecuting Attorney Paternity |
Circuit Court Divorce |
District Court Small Claims Landlord/Tenant Garnishment |
Probate Court Guardianship Conservatorship Estate Proceedings Mental Health Proceedings |

This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Marion A and Ruth K. Sherwood Foundation, the Families in Crisis Fund, and the Zenko Family Fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.

This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the JSJ Corporation.

This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Coopersville Area Community Foundation.
