Navigating Separation with Children in Michigan: How the Friend of the Court Can Help!

Are you facing a separation in Michigan? Do you need help unwinding your finances and living arrangements? The Friend of the Court (FOC) and consulting with an attorney can be a valuable source of support during this challenging time.

Divorce is an emotional time as couples who once considered themselves one unit, now have to figure out and learn to live apart, separate property, finances and emotional bonds.  If you have minor children, separation is more complicated.  Even parties who have minor children but were never married, decide to end their relationship will have to figure out how to continue to be parents in separate households.  Not only do the adults need to learn how to readjust their daily lives, but they also need to explain this to their children and potentially share custody of those children who may now have two places they call home.  

Friend of the Court (FOC) is a department within the Family Division of the Circuit Court that assists families during this process. The Friend of the Court assists the court administrator on issues of custody, parenting time and support, including medical and spousal support.  

FOC employs professionals who can help all parties involved by investigating and gathering information to establish guidelines for parenting time and custody arrangements, assist with enforcement and collection of child, spousal support and more. There is no cost for Friend of the Court services, although there may be other costs incurred when carrying out their recommendations. The main goal of the Friend of the Court is to ensure the best interests of the minor children are served.  

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It's always nice to have someone in your corner to help guide you through this emotional time. If you would like to learn more about Friend of the Court, contact us today! Our family law attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with your case and everything in between. 

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact us today at (734) 665-4441 for a no obligation consultation.