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Michigan Form FOC 23: Verified Statement
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
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Quick Answer
What is Michigan form FOC 23?
Form FOC 23 updates the Friend of the Court's file with a party's current identifying, address, and employment information. It is commonly filed when circumstances change after a case opens, such as a new job or a move.
Who files it
Either parent in a Friend of the Court case, filed to keep the office's records current.
Where it goes
The circuit court clerk, who routes it to the county Friend of the Court office.
Filing fee
No separate fee; filed as part of the existing case.
What you need before you start
- Current name, date of birth, and Social Security number
- Current mailing and residence address
- Current employer name and address
- Driver's license number, if applicable
How to complete and file form FOC 23
- 1
Complete FOC 23 with your current identifying and employment information.
- 2
File it with the clerk for routing to the Friend of the Court.
- 3
Refile an updated statement whenever your address, phone number, or employer changes.
Mistakes that get FOC 23 rejected
- Not updating the Friend of the Court after a move, which can delay notice of hearings or income withholding changes
- Leaving employer information blank when a new job affects income withholding for support
- Assuming FOC 10/52 filed at the start of the case never needs to be updated again