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Q: I feel like it is not necessary to have the Friend of the Court handle my support case. Can I opt out of this service?

April 24th, 2017
Posted By
Thomas C. Kates
A: Yes. If you and the other party during your divorce or custody dispute, or after the judgment is entered, feel that Friend of the Court services are not necessary, you may… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody, Divorce
Tags: Advice of Rights, child support, Friend of the Court, Michigan divorce, opt out

Q: I just filed for divorce a few days ago and I got a notice from the Friend of the Court saying I need to come in for a coordination conference. What's that all about?

February 18th, 2016
Posted By
Thomas C. Kates
A: Many counties in Michigan are now using the Friend of the Court Coordination Conference as a mechanism to arrive at a temporary custody, parenting time, and support arrange… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody, Divorce
Tags: coordination conference, Friend of the Court, temporary child support, temporary custody, temporary parenting time