The Friend of the Court provides information on the proceedings to the parties. The Friend of the Court will usually, depending on the county, schedule a meeting with both parties in attempt to resole issues of custody, parenting time, and/or child support.  If the parties cannot reach an agreement in regards to custody, parenting time, and child support the Friend of the Court will investigate such issues and make a recommendation.  If one (or both) party disagrees with the recommendation, he /she will have the opportunity to make an objection and proceed accordingly.