Opt Out - Opt In

Parties may refuse all services provided by the FOC. This is called "opt out." FOC offices must open and maintain a Friend of the Court case file unless the parties opt out of the FOC system.

Parties who have opted out of FOC services may change their minds. If either party requests services from the FOC, or applies for public assistance, the FOC is required to re-open the case file.  This is called "opt in."