Friend of the Court

Mission Statement

We are committed to high-quality customer service for the establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support, alongside unbiased mediation and investigative services for custody and parenting time resolution.

Online Support Payments

Make a payment securely via the AllPaid portal

A service fee of 3% will be charged for using the GovPayNet method.
To pay with a debit/credit card by PHONE, call (888) 604-7888 or follow the instructions.
You will need your case number.
The Pay Location Code for the St. Joseph County Friend of the Court is 1591

Mail-In Payments

MISDU
PO Box 30350
Lansing, MI 48909

Staff & Caseworkers

Contact your specific clerk or caseworker based on the first letter of your last name.

Department/Caseload

Representative

General Information/Health Care Exp.

Amy Wright

Friend of the Court

Mary Herendeen

Support Establishment

Kristen Brandys

Enforcement Clerks (A-K)

Courtney Skipski

Enforcement Clerks (L-Z)

Liz Danbury

Enforcement Caseworkers (A-E)

Julie Wirtz

Enforcement Caseworkers (F-K)

Andrea Guy

Enforcement Caseworkers (L-Q)

Sara Troyer

Enforcement Caseworkers (R-Z)

Amanda Treat

Action Required: Official Filing

Change of Address: Requires your physical signature. We cannot accept address changes via email. Please use the Change of Address Form.

Parenting Time Denials: All allegations of denial must be submitted in writing using the Parenting Time Denial Complaint form.

Child Support Status: For 24-hour payment information, contact the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MISDU) at
(877) 534-2660.

Department Contacts