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Michigan Family Law - Friend of the Court Forms
Michigan
Automated document set including Michigan's DHS-1201D - Application for IV-D Child Support Services, FOC 39 - Friend of the Court Case Questionnaire, FOC 39e - Child-Care Verification
Family Law
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Carmee Murphy graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002 and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2005. Ms. Murphy has 20 years of experience in civil litigation. From 2014 to 2017, Ms. Murphy was selected to the New York Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list, and in 2019, selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. Since 2017, Ms. Murphy has advised and assisted solo practitioners and law firms in civil proceedings in a variety of state and federal jurisdictions.
In the legal process of determining child support obligations, the FOC 39e Child-Care Verification form is crucial when a parent is claiming child-care costs as part of their expenses. This form is typically required when the court is making a child support recommendation, and accurate reporting of child-care costs is necessary. It helps ensure that the child support amount considers the financial burden of child-care services.
- Trigger Events:
- A change in child-care providers or rates.
- Initial submission of child support application.
- Modification requests regarding existing child support orders due to increased or decreased child-care costs.
Before completing the FOC 39e, parents might need to submit forms related to their income, such as wage statements, and any changes in custody arrangements or parenting time that could impact support calculations. This verification form is necessary to substantiate claims of ongoing child-care expenses, ensuring that all parties, including the court, have an accurate understanding of the costs involved in providing care for the child during work hours or schooling periods.
- Complete Parent Information: Begin by filling out the top section of the form with your details and the names and ages of the children involved.
- Engage Child-Care Provider: Hand over the form to your child-care provider to fill out the requisite service details, such as rates, average hours, and any other pertinent information.
- Attach Documentation: Ensure that the child-care provider attaches a schedule of the most recent child-care rates.
- Certification: The child-care provider must certify the completed information, including providing a signature and title.
- Submit to Friend of the Court: Once the form is fully completed and signed, return it to the friend of the court in your judicial circuit's county office. Verify their address and contact number for submission purposes.
Absence Payment
If you mark 'Yes' for requiring payment when children are absent, clearly explain your policy and under what circumstances this applies. This might affect how child-care costs are considered in child support calculations.
Agency Contribution
Detail any contributions from federal, state, or other entities towards child-care costs. Include the agency’s name and specific amount contributed, as this is crucial for accurately determining the custodial parent’s expenses related to child-care.
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Ensure you have kept a copy of the completed FOC 39e Child-Care Verification form for your records.
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Submit the completed form to the Friend of the Court office in the county where your case is filed, using the address or contact information provided on the form.
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Confirm receipt of the form with the Friend of the Court. You may do this by calling their office a few days after submission to ensure they received all necessary documentation.
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Monitor your mail or court notifications for any correspondence from the Friend of the Court regarding child support modifications or other actions related to your child-care costs.
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Be prepared to provide any additional documentation or clarification if the Friend of the Court requests further information regarding your child-care situation.
