Investigations and recommendations. The FOC may investigate custody, parenting time, or support issues and make recommendations to the judge. Judges often rely on these recommendations, though they are not binding.
Enforcement. If a parent isn’t following a custody, parenting time, or child support order, the FOC can take steps to enforce compliance.
Support services. The FOC helps process child support payments through the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU). They also help track parenting time complaints and facilitate alternative dispute resolution in some counties.
