Category Archives: Child and Spousal Support
Friend of The Court Can Help During Your Divorce or Custody Case
The Family Division of the Circuit Court was created by Public Act 388 in 1996. On January 1, 1998, the Friend of the Court became a unit in the Family Division of the Circuit Court. The Friend of the Court provides services … Continue reading
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Man Arrested For Owing $214,647 In Child Support
A man who allegedly owes $214,647 in child support to five women was charged Friday in the city’s 36th District Court. Tyrease Hicks, 41, was arrested by Detroit Police last week at an eastside home on warrants for five separate … Continue reading
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Failure To Pay Child Support = Felony
If you are ordered by the court to pay child support and you do not pay the support in the amount or at the time stated in the court order, you’ve just commited a felony. This felony is punishable by up to 4 … Continue reading
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Are You Required to Pay Child Support after Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights?
On March 4, 2010, the Michigan Court of Appeals made a ruling in the case of In re Beck Minors, which required the father to continue child support payments even after his rights were terminated by the court. The court stated that the duty … Continue reading
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Spousal Support And The Ability To Earn Money
The determination of spousal support in Michigan is based upon a number of factors. These factors are spelled out time and time again in family court and include the length of the marriage, the conduct of the parties, the present … Continue reading
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THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY-STATE REVENUE AND CHILD SUPPORT
The underground economy is said to be costing Michigan billions in lost taxes and revenue each year according to an article in the Detroit Legal News. The underground economy is based on businesses and people conducting business “off the books” … Continue reading
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Lowering Your Child Support Payment In Michigan
Have you lost your job, been laid off, or had to take a pay cut? If so, you may be eligible to lower your child support or spousal support payments. In these tough economic times, many people have had to … Continue reading
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