Most child support forms are available in several languages. 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). Help is available for parents to avoid or overcome obstacles to paying child support and past due child support, also called arrears. REQUEST TO FORGIVE SUPPORT ARREARS. Instructions. If the parents agree to a lump sum settlement for arrears owed to the family, DCS has a forgiveness of arrears form, which the parties can sign. 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. Please go to the Child Support Help Topics page to learn more about what forms you may need and find other resources related to this topic. 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. The majority of states charge interest on past due child support, called arrears.