Friend of the Court
Friend of the
Court
Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw
Counties
401 E Houghton
Houghton, MI 49931
906-482-2102 [Phone]
906-482-9552 [FAX]
Hours
As of January 1st, 2024, the Friend of the Courts office will no longer accept walk-ins. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Houghton County office
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Baraga
County office
One day per week, with
appointments made by calling the above number.
Keweenaw County
No physical office,
appointments are made by calling the Houghton
County office at the above number.
Staff & Contacts
Derrick Morris
Friend of the Court
morrisd19@michigan.gov
Drew Bastman
Assistant Friend of the Court
bastmand@michigan.gov
Philip "Buck" Foltz
Mediator
foltzp@michigan.gov
Jackson Thibault
Enforcement Officer/Child Support
thibaultj1@michigan.gov
Information
The Friend of the Court office deals with families and children who are involved in a civil action.
Services Provided
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Enforcement of custody, parenting time & child support orders
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Informal mediation
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Child support reviews
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Conciliation
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Supervised visitation program
This list may not be all-inclusive; any questions can be directed to the above number.
Child support payments are received and receipted by the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MISDU) in Lansing. A check is then mailed to the payee or funds are electronically transferred to a payee's bank account by MISDU.
To check on child support payments you may call 1-877-543-2660. When calling this number for the first time you will need to set up a PIN number. You should have your social security number and court docket number available for the first time call. Please have a four digit number in mind for the PIN number you will be setting up. If you have set a PIN number in the past and have forgotten it, please call our office and we can send you the form to set up a new number.
Our goal is to get child support for children and to get both parents involved in their children's life.
Motions
Forms & Documents
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