The Friend of the Court (FOC) is a part of the family division of the Circuit Court. The Friend of the Court enforces the orders of the Circuit/Family Court in domestic relations actions where minor children are involved. The orders may involve child support payments, parenting time, custody, insurance, and other child-related matters. The FOC also assists in the establishment and enforcement of family domestic relations orders regarding child support, custody, and parenting time.
This website is intended to provide you with general information and forms regarding FOC proceedings in Montcalm County. The FOC and its staff are prohibited by law from providing legal advice and assistance in completing forms. The information, forms, and instructions are intended to provide general information concerning filing procedures and may be useful as a guide. This is the only assistance that can be provided by the court's staff. Note: Fees are charged for the filing of many forms and motions. If, after reviewing this information, you have any questions or need assistance in completing the forms, consider contacting an attorney for assistance.
The Friend of the Court cannot investigate allegations of neglect/abuse of children. If you suspect abuse/neglect regarding the safety and wellbeing of a child, you should immediately report it to the Department of Health and Human Services-Child Protective Service unit. The Department of Health and Human Services phone number is 855-444-3911.
This website was created by the Montcalm County FOC as a public service. All information on this site is intended to be accurate, complete and timely; however, the FOC does not warrant the accuracy of the information contained herein nor is it responsible for any errors or omissions and the FOC assumes no liability for its use. While the information on this site may be about legal issues, it is not legal advice. It is possible this site includes links to and from other sites on the internet. The FOC does not endorse any of these linked sites nor does it assume any responsibility for the content or availability of those sites.