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FOC 56

Referee Findings and Recommendation for Order after Hearing on Bench Warrant/Show Cause (Support)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2021

This form is used by a referee to write down their findings and suggest an order after a hearing about a bench warrant or a show cause hearing related to support payments. It asks the court to review the financial situation and compliance with existing support orders.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 552.507, MCR 3.215

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing concerning support payments, a bench warrant, or a show cause notice. It helps the referee document what happened at the hearing and what they recommend to the judge.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the Referee to complete, which is a court official. It is approved by the SCAO.
What does the referee recommend?
The referee recommends entering an attached order, which is on form FOC 6, based on the findings written on this form.
Can a party disagree with the recommendation?
Either party can request a new hearing by filing a written objection and notice of hearing with the court clerk within 21 days of receiving this recommendation.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2021.

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