Understanding the Friend of The Court

The Friend of The Court enforces court orders pertaining to custody, parenting time and child support. In this program, we speak with Friend of The Court referee, Mark Sherbow to give you a better idea of the inner workings of the Friend of The Court system as it relates to divorce and child custody issues. Topics in this program include: - The role of a referee and how they work hand in hand with the judge to oversee your case. - How Child Support Orders are reviewed and how referee's mediate child support petitions - How a hearing works with a friend of the court referee - What to do if you are paying child support and you lose your job -  How hearing days work - Key issues regarding custody and parenting time disputes - How to prepare for your meeting with the friend of the court referee