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 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 refer to unpaid child support payments. There are also two types of child support arrears. This packet contains court forms and instructions to file child support order. Items in BOLD are forms that you will need to file with the Court. When my ex and I first divorced, I didn't take child support.