Friend Of The Court

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The information contained on this website, particularly the forms and procedures, pertain specifically to the Saginaw County Friend of the Court Office. Friend of the Court Offices in other counties use different forms and may have different policies as required by the family division judges of their circuit.

Saginaw County Friend of the Court Mission Statement

To provide efficient services in a timely manner to the residents of Saginaw County that include effective enforcement services for custody, parenting time and support orders, assistance to the State Disbursement Unit in collecting and recording support payments, mediation services to settle disputes, and assistance to the Court in conducting investigations regarding custody, parenting time and child support as needed or requested.

Want to know more about the Friend of the Court? 

The Friend of the Court Model Handbook is available online or by request at the Friend of the Court Office. Please see the Receptionist on the 2nd Floor.

Please visit the office on Facebook - just search Saginaw County Friend of the Court - you will find information about the office as well as the policies and procedures of the Saginaw FOC!