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What Do I Do if My Ex Stops Paying Child Support?

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Nov 20, 2024 | Child Support

If you are awarded custody through a divorce or custody proceeding, you likely rely on child support from your ex to ensure your kids have the necessities to grow and thrive. As such, it can be financially devastating when your ex stops paying child support in defiance of a court order. What can you do in this situation? Steps to…

How To Calculate Child Support in Michigan

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | May 17, 2024 | Child Support

A child support order in Michigan is intended to provide children with consistent financial resources.. These orders aim to ensure that both parents have the financial means to provide the basic needs for their child, such as clothing, food, and shelter. Being the subject of a child support order may feel overwhelming. However, it is important that you contact a Michigan…

When Might There Be a Civil Contempt Hearing Over Child Support?

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Dec 12, 2022 | Child Support

In Michigan, child support orders are expected to be followed. That means the parent who has been ordered to make the payments must do so on time and in full. The receiving parent might not know what options are available if the payments are late, there is underpayment or they are not paid at all. One way to get the…

What Will Happen if I Fail to Pay What I Owe in Child Support?

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Aug 17, 2022 | Child Support

We all have the best intentions when it comes to providing our children with all their needs as they grow up. For some parents, this includes paying what they owe in child support. However, you cannot always predict your financial future and there may come a time when you are unable to meet your child support obligations. If these delinquencies…

How Health Insurance and Medical Costs Can Impact Child Support

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Mar 24, 2022 | Child Support

Child support in Michigan is determined by several different factors. A judge enters a child support order based on these factors and issues a Uniform Child Support Order, which specifies the monthly amount to be paid by the parent responsible for paying child support. However, this amount can be modified based on various circumstances, one of which is the cost…

What Are Permissible Uses of Child Support?

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Nov 18, 2021 | Child Support

Michigan parents often prioritize the health and safety of their kids when going through divorces and separations. It can be monumentally hard to ensure that a child does not suffer during a major family transition, but there are tools under the law that can smooth disagreements about how a child’s post-divorce life should look. Those tools are child custody and…

Options if a Child Support Modification Request Is Denied

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Aug 17, 2021 | Child Support, modifications

In Michigan, many people experience a change in circumstances that they believe renders their child support order obsolete. They will then ask for it to be changed. This can be from the viewpoint of the custodial parent who is receiving support or the parent who is paying support. Regardless, it is important to understand that not every case yields the…

Facts About Child Support and Health Care Coverage in Michigan

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Apr 21, 2021 | Child Support

In Michigan, child support is one of the most important aspects of family law. Because children are often innocent bystanders in their parents’ marital problems, they do not deserve to be penalized as part of the case. Still, there can be issues that arise with their care. One that can cause severe problems is the failure to provide and pay…

Key Points About Michigan Child Support Income Withholding

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Feb 22, 2021 | Child Support

Child support is a crucial aspect of Michigan family law. When parents are no longer together as a couple but have a child, the child’s needs must be met. That includes a home, clothing, medical care, dental care, extracurricular activities, and more. Paying and receiving child support can sometimes lead to disagreements. Perhaps the supporting parent believes he or she…

What Can Child Support Payments Be Used For?

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Jan 20, 2021 | Child Support

If you have children with your former partner, Michigan law generally requires that you provide for them until they reach the age of majority. Noncustodial parents typically make lump sum payments each month that can be used to buy food, pay rent, or pay health insurance premiums. In some cases, you may be required to make child support payments even…

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