Orientation Information
When a new divorce case is filed it can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming for the parties. What do I do now? What can I expect? How do things work at the Friend of the Court? Who do I talk to and about what? To assist people going through this process the Newaygo County Friend of the Court has included as much information about what we do as possible to get you started. The documents below provide general information about child support, parenting time and custody and more detailed information can always be requested from our office.
Necessary Forms
The Friend of the Court needs certain forms to put your case on the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MiCSES) properly. The Friend of the Court, also known as receiving IV-D services, must be requested by one of the parties unless either party is on public assistance. If either party is on public assistance Friend of the Court, or IV-D, services are mandatory. Please complete the forms below and ensure that the Friend of the Court office receives them for processing purposes.
Application For IV D Services DHS 1201d
Informational Documents
The following documents focus on frequently asked questions and a general overview of Friend of the Court services. Some of these documents are office specific to the Newaygo County office and some are general and created by the Office of Child Support.
Michigan Parenting Time Guideline
FOC Guide To Custody PT & Support
Parenting Time Assistance Brochure
Websites
The websites below provide additional information about Friend of the Court processes. Some of the websites require account set up. It is highly recommended that you create a MiCASE account which is the first link below. This will be a good source of information moving forward for your case.
Orientation Program
The Newaygo County Friend of the Court’s Orientation Program is coming soon! Thank you for your patience.
