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Michigan Form FOC 109: Motion Regarding Payment Plan/Discharge of Arrears
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
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Quick Answer
What is Michigan form FOC 109?
Form FOC 109 is how a support payer asks the court for a realistic payment plan on past-due support, or asks to have part of the arrears discharged.
Who files it
The support payer (obligor).
Where it goes
The circuit court and Friend of the Court office handling the support case.
Filing fee
No separate fee for the form; a general motion fee may apply — ask the clerk.
What you need before you start
- Your case number and the current arrears figure from the Friend of the Court
- Proof of income, expenses, and any benefits you receive
- A proposed monthly payment amount you can actually maintain
How to complete and file form FOC 109
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Get your current arrears balance from the Friend of the Court.
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Complete FOC 109 with a specific proposed payment plan or discharge request.
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File it with the circuit court clerk.
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Give notice — if arrears are owed to the state, the Office of Child Support generally requires 56 days' notice before the hearing.
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Attend the hearing with your proof of income and expenses.
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If the court approves, the terms are entered on form FOC 110.
Mistakes that get FOC 109 rejected
- Missing the 56-day notice to the Office of Child Support when state-owed arrears are involved
- Filing without the Friend of the Court's arrears statement attached
- Leaving out income or assets the form asks for, which undercuts the request