REQUEST FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT - Filing Instructions

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Gloria

Request for Child Support Enforcement instructions for petitioners with Wayne County domestic relations cases. The document explains four eligibility requirements, including having a current or previously ordered support order requiring payment through the Friend of the Court, and unpaid support/arrears exceeding two months. It outlines filing requirements: completing the questionnaire (emailed to FOCSupportEnforcement@3rdcc.org), submitting copies, and choosing among online, in-person, or by-mail procedures. It warns that failure to appear can lead to dismissal and that limited remedies may apply if the opposing party receives means-tested income.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Eligibility Requirements

Court Order and Payment Through Friend of the Court

Arrears Exceed Two Months

Filing Requirements

Completing the Questionnaire

Case Number and Copies

Filing Methods

Online Filing (Recommended)

In-Person Filing

Filing by Mail

Notice to Petitioner

REQUEST FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT Please read this instruction sheet first. You claim that the other parent has violated your court order regarding child support. A “REQUEST FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT” is attached. Your situation must meet these four requirements: • YES, I have a Wayne County domestic relations case for my child(ren) . • YES, I have a current court order for child support in my case or child support was previously ordered in my case. • YES, the current support order says that support must be paid through the Friend of the Court. • YES, the other parent has failed to pay the court ordered child support and arrears exceed two months of support. If your situation meets all the requirements above and you follow the instructions below, the Friend of the Court will schedule your Enforcement Request for a hearing before a Friend of the Court Referee. This Request for Child Support Enforcement must be filed with the Wayne County Clerk. DO NOT file the Child Support Enforcement Questionnaire with the Clerk’s Office. NOTE: These instructions have been updated to reflect the current filing options. As filing options can change, please visit the Court’[s website at](s website at www.3rdcc.org/divisions/family-)[ ](s website at www.3rdcc.org/divisions/family-)[www.3rdcc.org/divisions/family-](s website at www.3rdcc.org/divisions/family-) domestic/emergency-and-non-emergency-filings for the most up to date filing information. NOTICE TO THE PETITIONER (the parent who filed this request for enforcement): • Be advised that the opposing party will receive a copy of this Request for Enforcement and Questionnaire. • If you do not appear for the scheduled hearing, your Enforcement Request may be dismissed. • Additionally, be advised that if the opposing party is receiving means-tested income (i.e. SSI or cash assistance), enforcement remedies may be limited. THIS PACKET IS ONLY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PAST DUE CHILD SUPPORT IF CHILD SUPPORT WAS NEVER ORDERED, OR YOU WANT TO MODIFY THE CURRENT CHILD SUPPORT ORDER, YOU MUST FILE A MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT (FD/FOC 4035) . Modification forms are available on our website [at](at www.3rdcc.org)[ ](at www.3rdcc.org)[www.3rdcc.org](at www.3rdcc.org) and clicking on the Forms tab. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Fill out pages 1. USE BLACK OR BLUE INK ONLY. 2. Write your Case Number in the upper right corner of every page. 3. Fill out the Child Support Enforcement Questionnaire. Do not file this form with the Clerk’s Office. The Questionnaire must be emailed to [FOCSupportEnforcement@3rdcc.org](FOCSupportEnforcement@3rdcc.org) before your hearing date. 4. Make 3 sets of copies. 5. Always keep a copy of every paper you file with the Court and bring your copies with you to the hearing. IF YOU ARE FILING ONLINE (RECOMMENDED) : 1. The electronic filing system can be found [at](at www.3rdcc.org/agency-resources. Click on Outside Agency)[ ](at www.3rdcc.org/agency-resources. Click on Outside Agency)[www.3rdcc.org/agency-resources](at www.3rdcc.org/agency-resources. Click on Outside Agency)[. Click on Outside Agency](at www.3rdcc.org/agency-resources. Click on Outside Agency)[ ](at www.3rdcc.org/agency-resources. Click on Outside Agency)Web Access under Applications Access to set up an account and to access the Domestic Case Filings System. Review User Guide for Domestic Case Electronic Filers under How to Tutorials for detailed instructions on how to access the system. 2. Note: this request must be filed as a pleading (not a motion) . 3. You will receive an email once your Request has been accepted for filing. 4. Once you receive the email that your Request has been accepted, you must submit a Friend of the Court ePraecipe at [https://www.3rdcc.org/efiling/epraecipe](https://www.3rdcc.org/efiling/epraecipe to schedule your motion for hearing)[ to schedule your motion for hearing](https://www.3rdcc.org/efiling/epraecipe to schedule your m

FAQs

What are the four requirements to qualify for a Child Support Enforcement hearing?

You must have a Wayne County domestic relations case, a current (or previously ordered) child support order, a support order stating payments must go through the Friend of the Court, and proof the other parent failed to pay court-ordered support with arrears exceeding two months.

Where and when should the Child Support Enforcement Questionnaire be submitted?

Do not file the questionnaire with the Clerk’s Office. Email it to FOCSupportEnforcement@3rdcc.org before your hearing date.

Can the enforcement request be filed online, and what follow-up is required?

Yes. File the request as a pleading, then submit a Friend of the Court ePraecipe to schedule the hearing before the assigned referee. You will receive an email after acceptance for filing and a completed copy with a hearing date.

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