Michigan Response to Motion Regarding Payment Plan/Discharge of Arrears (also known as an "Answer to Motion") is a legal document filed in response to a motion that has been filed in a family law court in the state of Michigan. The motion is typically filed by one party in a divorce or child support dispute, seeking to modify or enforce a payment plan or discharge of arrears owed. The opposing party (or “respondent”) can file an Answer to the Motion, either agreeing to the motion or opposing the motion. When opposing the motion, the Respondent's Answer must set forth the arguments it intends to raise in opposition to the Motion. The Answer must also set forth the facts and legal authority that the Respondent relies upon in support of its arguments. The most common types of Michigan Response to Motion Regarding Payment Plan/Discharge of Arrears are: 1. Answer to Motion to Modify Payment Plan: This is a response to a motion filed by one party seeking to modify an existing payment plan. 2. Answer to Motion to Enforce Payment Plan: This is a response to a motion filed by one party seeking to enforce an existing payment plan. 3. Answer to Motion to Discharge Arrears: This is a response to a motion filed by one party seeking to discharge arrears that have been accrued.