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1. How do I start a child support case?

The options for starting a child support case are as follows:

A) You can apply for child support services at www.michigan.gov/dhs and choose to apply online at MiChildSupport (see "Quick Links" on FOC main page), or complete and mail the "IV-D Child Support Services Application/Referral" form DHS-1201

B) If paternity has been established, a Custody Packet is available at no cost at our Central Filing Office. The packet contains all the forms needed to start a case.

C) You may contact an attorney for case-establishment assistance.

2. Can I access information about my child support case on line?

Yes. Go to https://micase.state.mi.us/ssoapp/login and create a user account to follow your case on line.

3. What is the purpose of a Show Cause hearing?

A Show Cause hearing is a meeting to discuss why a person is non-compliant with a court order. The purpose of the meeting is to resolve the issue(s) of non-compliance.

4. How do I have my Parenting Time court order enforced?

If you have been denied a segment of parenting time listed in a parenting time schedule within your court order, you will need to submit the "Parenting Time Complaint Form" to our office within 56 days of the violation. The caseworker will start the remedy process for the complaint and schedule a hearing, if needed.

5. How can I get my child support order changed or reviewed?

You have the right to have the FOC conduct a review of your order every 36 months. Either party can submit a written request for this service. Or, if a party needs an immediate change in the support amount, they should file a court motion requesting the change.