Muskegon County, MI · Muskegon County
Motion to Review Child Support
This motion lets a party in a Muskegon County family court case ask the court to establish or review child support.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Muskegon County · Muskegon County, Muskegon County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.muskegon.mi.us
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use this motion to ask the court to establish child support or review an existing order using the Michigan Child Support Formula. The packet includes a Friend of the Court questionnaire and, if you have child-care expenses, a child-care verification form. Complete the motion, questionnaire, and applicable attachments; the instructions warn that incomplete documentation may result in the motion being returned.
Who needs it
A party in a pending or existing divorce, separate maintenance, paternity, or family support case may use this motion to request a child-support review.
How to submit it
Bring the completed motion to Circuit Court Records at Muskegon Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace Street, Suite 600, Muskegon, MI 49442; the filing fee is $60. Mail or deliver the financial forms to Friend of the Court at 990 Terrace Street, Suite 300, Muskegon, MI 49442, or email them to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the Friend of the Court questionnaire includes a declaration under penalties of perjury, which the signer dates and signs.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Motion Packet
Download the motion and its included Friend of the Court questionnaire and child-care verification form.
- 2
Complete and Sign the Forms
State your reason for requesting review, complete the questionnaire, and sign and date the applicable forms.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach income documentation required for your employment situation and a provider-completed Child Care Verification form if you have child-care expenses.
- 4
Submit the Motion and Financial Forms
Bring the motion to Circuit Court Records at Suite 600. Mail, deliver, or email the financial forms to Friend of the Court at Suite 300.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Motion to Review Child Support request?
- It asks the court to establish child support or review a current order using the Michigan Child Support Formula. Support amounts may increase or decrease after review.
- What documents should I attach?
- Complete the Support Questionnaire and provide the income records required for your employment situation. If you have child-care expenses, include a Child Care Verification form completed by your provider.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion to Review Child Support?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. The Friend of the Court questionnaire includes a declaration under penalties of perjury, which you date and sign.
- How do I submit the Motion to Review Child Support?
- Bring the motion to Circuit Court Records at 990 Terrace Street, Suite 600, Muskegon. Mail or deliver the financial forms to Friend of the Court at Suite 300, or email them to [email protected].