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…
Child support is a central part of many divorce settlements in Michigan. In many cases, the child will reside with one parent for the majority of time with the other parent paying child support. Child support serves the main purpose of helping to support the child’s daily needs such as food, clothing, school, and routine medical expenses. A parent who…
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…
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…
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…
Child support is a court-ordered monthly payment that one parent pays to the other parent to aid in raising children. Parents who receive monthly payments recognize how crucial it is to receive payments consistently and on time. Under ideal circumstances, child support payments are automatically withheld from the payer’s paycheck. The Michigan State Disbursement Unit, part of the state’s child…
Like the vast majority of states, Michigan has a Child Support Formula that, with some exceptions, the judges of this state are expected to follow. But the fact this state has a set formula for calculating child support does not mean that there are never disputes about how much support a parent should pay. Indeed, there are many points in…
Establishing child support can be a daunting task. You want to ensure that your child’s needs are met, but you also want to protect your financial health. In the state of Michigan, courts use a formula to create a child support arrangement that takes your income, your child’s needs, and many other factors into account. The Michigan Child Support Formula…
When Michigan fathers get a divorce, they may often find themselves paying child support. Some men, though, may be unable to make child support payments. In this situation, they may wonder what they should do. If fathers are experiencing financial difficulties, it is a good idea for them to reach out for help. Very Well Family says that sometimes a…
If you are a divorced Michigan parent who receives child support from your children’s other parent, you may have read or heard conflicting reports on how you can spend that money. Some reports insist that you must spend your child support money only on your children’s necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. This, however, is untrue. FindLaw explains that…