If a motion for custody has been filed, and the parents cannot reach an agreement on their own, what will the Friend of the Court do?
The Friend of the Court must offer ADR services to the parties. If there has been a change in circumstances and the judge directs, the FOC must investigate the custody issues and file a written report and recommendation based upon the "best interests of the child" factors listed in the Michigan Child Custody Act. Parties should work to resolve their issues before filing a motion.

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1. Can a custody order be changed if both parents agree?
2. Do I need an attorney to file a motion to change custody?
3. Can the Friend of the Court assist parties in reaching an agreement regarding custody?
4. If a motion for custody has been filed, and the parents cannot reach an agreement on their own, what will the Friend of the Court do?
5. May I receive a copy of the Friend of the Court's custody report and recommendation?
6. Is there a cost for the custody investigation?
7. What happens if I have custody according to the court's order, but the other parent does not return the child to me as required by the order?
8. How do I enforce the custody order if the other parent takes our child to another country?
9. Is the Friend of the Court allowed to investigate child abuse or neglect?
10. May my child enroll in my local school, even though the child lives in another school district with the other parent most of the time?