Under MI state family law how long does it take FOC to close your case after child turns 18

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Closing FOC case: How long does it take FOC to close your case after child turned 18 and graduated high school? - Is this your question? Add additional information

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Terry R. Bankert

This attorney is licensed in Michigan. Posted about 1 month ago.

A case that is receiving services from the office of the Friend of the Court is statutorily designated a “Friend of the Court case.” MCL 552.502(o). The Friend of the Court is required to open and maintain Friend of the Court cases. These are defined as cases that have not opted out, or are not eligible to opt out, of Friend of the Court services. MCL 552.505a.
The exercise of an opt-out does not release a party from the obligations imposed in the case, and any preexisting arrearage or surcharge will continue to exist.
If there is an arrearage the case will not be closed. When children of a domestic relations action are 18 and graduated from High School support usually stops. Write a letter to your friend of the court to notify them.

Terry R. Bankert P.C.