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Friend of the Court

82 Ionia 82 Ionia Avenue NW, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
General Information: (616) 632-6888
Fax: (616) 632-6871

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Mission Statement

To serve families with Friend of the Court cases, and the Kent County Community at large, in a respectful, fair, and equitable manner.

Overview

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.

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Child Support Collections, By Year

Kent County Child Support Collections Statistics