FOC 39e Guidance: Child-Care Verification (Michigan)

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.