How do I request an Arrears Payment Plan? You must file a motion with the circuit court for a payment plan (the link provides the form and instructions).Schedule a meeting with your co-parent to discuss waiving your arrears. If you owe a child support arrearage to the State of Michigan you may be eligible to have some or all of that arrearage discharged. There is not a standard form for this, you will either need to draft it yourself or have an attorney draft one, along with the order. Child Support Arrears Forgiveness. If you have a court order in more than one county, please provide a copy of this form to each FOC office where you are seeking discharge of state-owed debt. Apply online or print, fill out, and mail in one of the application packets below. Follow the instructions on filling out the application completely. If you qualify for the lump sum program, you will be required to complete a DHS-682 form and return it to the Friend of the Court.