You have the right to refuse FOC for custody, parenting time, and support. The court will grant the motion provided both parties agree, have signed the Advice of Rights and if all the following are true.
1) Under MCL 552.505a, the child(ren) are not currently receiving public assistance.
2) Neither of you request FOC services.
3) There is no evidence of domestic violence or of an uneven bargaining position between you.
3) The court finds that declining to receive FOC is not against the best interests of a child(ren).

Receipt of public assistance means receipt of any of the following benefits: cash assistance, medical assistance, food assistance, foster care, and/or child care

Complete the Advice of Rights Regarding Use of Friend of the Court Services form. This form must be signed by both parties. Once completed, submit the form to the FOC office.

The FOC will complete the Order Exempting Case form and will submit to the Judge for review and signature.

Once the form is signed by the Judge, the FOC will complete form DHS-1424 (State Case Registration of a Non-IV-D and Opt out Case) and submit it to the Office of Child Support (OCS) Central Operations. A copy of the Order will be mailed to both parties.

You may also request to opt back in for FOC services by completing the Request to Reopen FOC Case.