The Friend of the Court is the collection, enforcement and investigative arm of the Circuit Court in the area of domestic relations. The action by the office is dictated by court order. Orders are issued by the court after the Judge has made a determination and the written document is signed, then filed with the county clerk. To obtain a domestic relations order from the Court, the issue has to be brought before the Court through formal legal action. This is accomplished through private attorneys, sometimes the prosecuting attorney or by action of one of the parties. The Friend of the Court does not become involved until action is filed with the Court.

  The Hillsdale County Friend of the Court consists primarily of enforcement personnel and accounting personnel. Each client is assigned an enforcement worker and an account manager. Everyone is encouraged to contact their own workers, as they would be most familiar with individual cases.

   The office cannot give payment information over the telephone.  We ask that you either contact the office in writing with your inquiries or call the toll-free information line listed above, 877-543-2660. 

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