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Friend of the Court

The information contained on this website, particularly the forms and procedures, pertain specifically to the Saginaw County Friend of the Court Office. Friend of the Court Offices in other counties use different forms and may have different policies as required by the family division judges of their circuit.

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Saginaw County Friend of the Court Mission Statement

To provide efficient services in a timely manner to the residents of Saginaw County that include effective enforcement services for custody, parenting time and support orders, assistance to the State Disbursement Unit in collecting and recording support payments, mediation services to settle disputes, and assistance to the Court in conducting investigations regarding custody, parenting time and child support as needed or requested.

Want to know more about the Friend of the Court? 

Friend of the Court information handbooks are available at http://courts.michigan.gov/Administration/SCAO/Resources/Documents/Publications/Manuals/focb_hbk.pdf or by request at the Friend of the Court Office. Please see the Receptionist on the 2nd Floor.

At a Glance

Tara J. Hofmeister
Director, Friend of the Court

111 S. Michigan
Saginaw, MI 48602-2019
Phone: (989) 790-5300
Fax: (989) 791-3855
Referee Office: (989) 790-5315

Office/Phone Hours:  8:00AM - 4:45PM

Payment Window:  8:15AM - 4:30PM

Support, Medical and Interstate related issues: 
Walk ins, phone calls, emails, mail - Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:45PM

Custody, Parenting Time and Domicile related issues:
Walk ins - Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:00AM - 4:45PM
Phone calls, emails, mail - Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:45PM

FOC Email:  foc@gregorybgallagher.com

Referee's Office Email:  focref@gregorybgallagher.com