Friend of the Court

The purpose of this website is to provide some basic and general information about our office and useful forms, links, and resources. While staff will assist in any way possible, we cannot provide legal advice. For legal assistance, you should contact an attorney or visit MichiganLegalHelp.org.

The Office of the Friend of the Court ("FOC") was created by the Michigan Legislature in 1919. The Friend of the Court is the collection, enforcement, and investigative arm of the Circuit Court in the area of domestic relations. The action by the office is dictated by court order. The Friend of the Court does not become involved until an action is filed with the court. There is at least one Friend of the Court for each Circuit Court. The 26th Judicial Circuit includes Alpena and Montmorency counties. Friend of the Court offices are located in each of these counties.

While the Friend of the Court cannot give legal advice, we do make available a variety of forms and instructions. Please choose a topic in the menu items to access more information and form links. Some forms include a "form instructions" link at the bottom of the page. If you are looking for a form that is not listed, please visit the State Court Administrator's Office.