When your spouse isn’t meeting their payment of child support obligations, it can place a heavy financial burden on you and affect your child’s well-being. In Michigan, there are specific steps you can take to ensure child support payments are enforced. Understanding child support calculations, knowing your options, and following child support guidelines are key…… Read More…
Many parents wonder, does remarriage affect child support in Michigan? It’s a complex issue in divorce and child support. This question is important as family dynamics change and new financial burdens arise. Remarriage doesn’t directly change child support. But, it may affect it if the new marriage changes finances. It’s crucial to understand how remarriage…… Read More…
Navigating the complexities of child support modifications can be challenging, especially when disagreements arise between parents. Whether it’s due to changes in income, financial hardships, or differing views on the child’s needs, these conflicts can escalate quickly, causing stress and uncertainty for everyone involved. Understanding the common points of contention and knowing how to address…… Read More…
When filing a motion for child support in Michigan, it is important to understand exactly which factors affect child support. One of the most important steps that you can take is figuring out exactly how parenting time affects a child support order in Michigan. This will allow you to know exactly how much to request…… Read More…
Navigating child support arrangements can be complex, especially when circumstances change over time. If you’re seeking to modify a child support order in Michigan, it’s essential to understand the legal process and requirements involved. At Clarity Law Firm, we recognize the importance of ensuring child support arrangements reflect the current needs and circumstances of all…… Read More…
Child support is a payment from one parent to another for their minor child’s financial support. The amount and duration of payments vary by jurisdiction. Payments typically end when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school. They may also end if the child becomes emancipated or meets specific criteria. A court order is…… Read More…
If you are experiencing a child custody case, you may have concerns and be wondering “What Does Child Support Cover?” Child support obligation is an ongoing amount of money that one parent contributes to the other for the financial support of their children. It is usually ordered by a court or mandated by a state…… Read More…
Child support enforcement is an important part of ensuring that children receive the financial support they need from their parents. In Michigan, child support enforcement is handled by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through its Child Support Division. The DHHS works closely with local courts and agencies to ensure that the responsible…… Read More…
Child support in Michigan can take varying amounts of time. Typically, it can take one to six months to get a court order for minor child support. Enforcement actions under child support laws may be needed if the court order is not followed. Once an order is issued, the non-custodial parent must make monthly child…… Read More…