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Manages child support, custody and parenting time orders in Wayne County cases. Provides case information, court forms, payment windows and motion scheduling.
The Friend of the Court is the arm of the Circuit Court that enforces and reviews child support and custody orders. Its public service area is on the first floor of the Penobscot Building downtown.
A serious injury can change your income overnight, and support orders do not adjust on their own. The FOC is where you ask for a review or learn how to file a motion to change an order.
Phone lines are open every weekday but in-person service is only Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Payments are made 24/7 through MiSDU at 1-888-604-7888, and case details are online at michigan.gov/michildsupport.
Only for existing Wayne County family court cases; FOC staff cannot give legal advice or act as your lawyer.
Payment line in English and Spanish
How to reach them
FOC call center, toll-free, Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
(313) 224-6639Wayne County Friend of the Court
3rdcc.orgPenobscot Building, 645 Griswold Street, 1st Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
In-person customer service Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (in line by 4:15); virtual appointments Wed and Fri; payment window Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
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