FRIEND OF THE COURT Renae Topolewski		DEPUTY FRIEND OF THE COURT Edward V. Messing Jr.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT 31st Judicial Circuit 201 McMorran Blvd., Room 1600 Port Huron, Michigan 48060 Phone (810) 985-2285 www.stclaircounty.org/offices/foc

Effective Monday, January 25th, the Friend of Court lobby will be open. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30 pm. CDC guidelines must be followed for in person services including social distancing and wearing of masks. If you have a hearing scheduled in our office, please follow the instructions on your hearing notice paperwork regarding your Zoom hearing.

Michigan’s courts are taking action to lower the risk to litigants, court staff, and the public. The health and safety of our clients, employees, and community members is our absolute top priority. In order to mitigate and reduce potential exposure of the COVID-19, we are offering alternate customer service measures to the public.

Mission Statement

The mission of the St. Clair County Friend of Court is to serve and educate families and assist the court in domestic relations matters to promote the best interest of children.

Reduce or Eliminate Your
State Child Support Arrears

January 2017 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual

January 2017 Michigan Child Support Formula Supplement

2021 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual

2021 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual Supplement

If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability and need auxiliary aids, or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements.
When contacting the court, provide your case number(s).

Family Division Judges

Honorable Daniel Damman
Circuit Court Judge

Honorable Elwood L. Brown
Presiding Judge-Family Division

Honorable John D. Tomlinson
Probate Judge

Mission Statement

Family Division Judges

Board of Commissioners