Probate Court

Alger County Probate/Family Court

Address: 101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am - 4pm

Phone: (906) 387-2080

Fax: (906) 387-4134  

Hon Charles C Nebel

Probate/Family Court Judge

Probate Court Staff:

Kristine M. Dausey
Probate Register, Court Administrator, Court Recorder

Juvenile Court Staff:

Jamie Nebel
Juvenile Officer, Court Administrator

Heather Perron
Diversion Officer

Courthouse

Duties and Responsibilities:

Probate Court

  • appoints guardians and conservator for minors, incapacitated individuals, and developmentally disabled individuals
  • files wills and trusts for safekeeping
  • commit mentally ill individuals
  • adjudicates and disposes deceased estates
  • Family Division of Circuit Court:

Orders Changes of Names

  • files and finalizes adoptions
  • divorce, paternity, family support, custody, parenting time disputes
  • personal protection orders
  • Juvenile Division of Circuit Court:

Juvenile Delinquency Cases

  • neglect and abuse cases
  • juvenile traffic cases
  • foster care program
  • supervision of youth on diversion
  • in-home care programs
  • regional detention support services program
  • community service program