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Friend of the Court
Introduction to FOC
The Friend of the Court is part of the circuit court and is supervised by the Chief Judge. The Friend of the Court makes recommendations regarding divorce, paternity, custody, and support matters and helps the court administer those types of cases, while protecting the rights and interests of children. It is tasked with helping resolve domestic relations disputes and establishing, enforcing, and modifying court orders for:
- Change of domicile
- Child care expenses
- Child support
- Custody
- Parenting time
- Spousal support
- Uninsured medical costs
Actions
Actions filed with Friend of the Court include:
- Custody
- Divorce with minor children
- Parenting time modification and enforcement
- Paternity establishment
- Support modification and enforcement
The Friend of the Court does not give legal advice.
General Child Support, Medical Enforcement & Parenting Time Questions
- You can contact MiChildSupport either by phone at 1-877-543-2660 or by going to their website.
Websites to Assist You
- Access your child support case online
- Things you can do on this website:
- Apply for Child Support
- Contact your local FOC
- Obtain case information
- Update your information
- View Case Payment Summary
- View forms sent to you online
- View next court date
- You will need your Social Security Number and IV-D Case Number for each case to complete the sign up process. To Locate your IV-D Number, Please check your paperwork or contact us for assistance.
- For more information on how to access MiChildSupport, see this video.
- Things you can do on this website:
- Make a Payment online
- Or through AllPaid:
- Family Division of the Circuit Court
- Michigan Legal Self-Help Center
- SCAO Approved Domestic Relations Court Forms
- Online Case Search (domestic and criminal public case information)
- Michigan Fatherhood Services Map
Employee Recognition
Have you had a good experience with a Friend of the Court employee and would like to acknowledge them? Fill out and submit an Employee Recognition Form.