Approved, SCAO
Original - Court 1st copy - Plaintiff 2nd copy - Defendant 3rd copy - Friend of the court
STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY
Court address
CASE NO. MOTION AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CONTEMPT (SUPPORT)
Court telephone no.
Plaintiff's name, address, and telephone no.
MOTION 1.
Name of payer
Attorney: v
Defendant's name, address, and telephone no.
was ordered to pay support. 2. The office of the friend of the court has reviewed the records and determined that the past-due support amount on is
Date
$ , which exceeds the statutory amount allowed. 3. I request the court issue an order to show cause why the payer named above should not be found in contempt for failure to comply with the court's order.
Attorney:
USE NOTE: This form is for use by the friend of the court. Parties should use form MC 230.
Date
Friend of the court/Authorized representative
ORDER IT IS ORDERED: 4.
Name of payer
shall appear on at
Location
Date
at
Time
to show cause why he/she should not be held in contempt for failure to comply with the court's order. If the named party fails to appear, he/she may be found in contempt and a bench warrant may be issued for his/her arrest. If contempt is found, the court may apply any enforcement remedy allowed under law. 5. This matter will be heard before a referee; however, this matter may be taken before the judge for immediate hearing if necessary.
Date Judge Bar no.
NOTE: Your driver's, occupational, and recreational licenses may be suspended at this hearing if you fail to appear or to pay the arrearage in full. NOTICE REGARDING HEARING: Each party attending the hearing must dress in a manner appropriate for a court hearing and must not carry any weapons into the courthouse or office of the friend of the court. Do not bring any child to court who will not be called to testify. Complete the attached forms that apply, following the instructions provided. If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability, or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. When contacting the court, provide your case number(s). CERTIFICATE OF MAILING I certify that on this date I served a copy of this motion and order on the parties or their attorneys by first-class mail addressed to their last-known addresses as defined in MCR 3.203.
Date FOC 2 (3/09) Signature
MOTION AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CONTEMPT (SUPPORT)
MCL 552.511, MCL 552.625(a), MCL 552.626a, MCL 552.631, MCR 3.208(B)(1)