Cass County Friend of the Court
Law & Courts Building, 60296 M-62, Suite 3
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone: (269) 445-4436/Fax: (269) 445-4435
Email: FOC@cassco.org
“Cass County is an equal opportunity provider and employer”
Plaintiff’s name, address, and telephone number
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Defendant’s name, address, and telephone number
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I am the _____ Plaintiff _____ Defendant in this case
I WISH TO REQUEST THAT CHILD SUPPORT ABATE (STOP) FOR THE FOLLOWING CHILD(REN):
Name of Child Date of birth Date child started living with me
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(Use an attachment for additional children and list their names, dates of birth and date children started living with you)
I AM REQUESTING THAT CHILD SUPPORT ABATE (STOP) FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
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By requesting my child support to stop, I understand that if there is a current court order for custody or parenting time, it
will remain in effect. I understand that the FOC will send a 21 day notice to both parties recommending that support be
stopped based upon my representations. If there is no objection filed, my child support for the minor child or children will
be stopped while the special circumstances justifying abatement continue or until further order of the court. If an objection
is filed, I understand I will have to file a motion requesting that support be stopped. I understand that if child support is
stopped and if any of my children identified above start receiving public assistance, then my child support obligation may
be reinstated in the amount last ordered by this Court. IF YOU WANT TO FORGIVE CHILD SUPPORT ARREARS,
PLEASE ALSO USE FORM “Stipulation to Cancel Support Arrearage.”
Signature of Requesting Party Date
Rev. 3/15
