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).If arrears are owed to the State of Michigan, I will provide notice to the Office of Child Support at least 56 days before the hearing on this matter. 9. 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. The following forms can be printed and submitted to your county DRS. Read the descriptions to determine which forms are appropriate for your needs. 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. Fill in the names of the plaintiff and defendant in the heading of the complaint. 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.