Do I need a notary for the Friend of the Court opt-out motion?

No. Both parties sign and date this motion without a notary. The document also says they have executed FOC Forms 101 and 102.

How do I submit the Friend of the Court opt-out motion?

The form lists the 56th Judicial Court at 1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813. Contact the court at (517) 543-6850 for filing details.

Who signs the motion to opt out of Friend of the Court services?

Both the plaintiff and defendant sign and date the motion. It asks both parties to make statements about their case and their agreement to take responsibility for support, custody, and parenting time.

What other forms does this motion refer to?

The motion says the parties have executed the Advice of Rights Regarding Use of Friend of the Court Services Agreement (FOC Form 101) and the Order Exempting Case from Friend of the Court Services (FOC Form 102).

Eaton County, MI · Eaton County

No notary required

Motion to Opt Out of Friend of the Court Services

Both parties in an Eaton County case use this motion to ask the court to allow them to opt out of Friend of the Court services.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Eaton County · Eaton County, Eaton County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: eatoncounty.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This motion asks the 56th Judicial Court in Eaton County to allow both parties in a case to opt out of Friend of the Court services. It states that the parties will manage child support, medical support, custody, and parenting time themselves, and asks them to affirm conditions about public assistance, arrears, violations, prior case reopening, domestic violence, and related forms.

Who needs it

Both parties in an Eaton County case who wish to ask the court to let them opt out of Friend of the Court services need this motion.

How to submit it

The form lists the 56th Judicial Court at 1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813. It does not provide a filing method; contact the court at (517) 543-6850 for submission details.

About notarization

Both parties sign and date this motion without a notary; it also says they have executed the Advice of Rights Agreement (FOC Form 101) and Order Exempting Case (FOC Form 102).

How to submit this form

1
Download the Motion
Download the motion to opt out of Friend of the Court services.
2
Complete the Motion
Provide the plaintiff's and defendant's information and review the statements in the motion.
3
Complete the Related Forms
The motion says the parties have executed the Advice of Rights Agreement (FOC Form 101) and Order Exempting Case (FOC Form 102).
4
Submit to the Court
The form lists the 56th Judicial Court at 1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813. Contact the court for filing details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Friend of the Court opt-out motion?: No. Both parties sign and date this motion without a notary. The document also says they have executed FOC Forms 101 and 102.
How do I submit the Friend of the Court opt-out motion?: The form lists the 56th Judicial Court at 1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813. Contact the court at (517) 543-6850 for filing details.
Who signs the motion to opt out of Friend of the Court services?: Both the plaintiff and defendant sign and date the motion. It asks both parties to make statements about their case and their agreement to take responsibility for support, custody, and parenting time.
What other forms does this motion refer to?: The motion says the parties have executed the Advice of Rights Regarding Use of Friend of the Court Services Agreement (FOC Form 101) and the Order Exempting Case from Friend of the Court Services (FOC Form 102).

Need something notarized?

This Motion to Opt Out of Friend of the Court Services doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.