Michigan's One Court of Justice
What is Parenting Time?
The Role of the Court
Making the Most of Parenting Time
Role of Friend of the Court
Evaluating Cases
Enforcing Parenting Time
Dispute Resolution
What the FOC Cannot Do
Michigan Parenting Time Guideline
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Role of the Friend of the Court
Enforcing Parenting Time

The friend of the court can enforce a parenting time schedule only if the following two requirements are met:

The friend of the court does not have to initiate an enforcement inquiry if the parent requesting enforcement has previously submitted two or more similar complaints that the court found to be unwarranted, costs were assessed on those prior occasions, and those costs have not been paid.

What does the friend of the court do when a parent complains about an alleged violation of the court-ordered parenting time schedule?