Yes they can. The back child support does not go away just because a child becomes an adult. The state will continue collecting until it's all paid back, waived, or you pass away with no assets to collect (they do even take from a deceased person's estate).

You can be hauled into court in Michigan even if you are not a Michigan resident. If you are not a resident, according to the judge, you are not eligible to have a court appointed attorney.

That's not how child custody works. If it were, a lot of people would not have custody. The court determines custody based on the best interest of the child factors.

You need to contact the Friend of the Court for enforcement action.

I understand where you're coming from. Unfortunately the law does not work that way. Child support doesn't kick in until there is 1) a request (either by the state of either parent), and 2) an order. You (or the father) not pursuing child support for the last six years was your agreement... View More

I would think Michigan does not have jurisdiction if your child resides in Canada. The mom can file here - nothing you can do to prevent it - but I would think your argument would be lack of jurisdiction.

Depends on how it is done, and what you mean by "your knowledge". But yes, it is possible to be subject to a support order without your knowledge.

Yes. But generally the dependent portion of your SSI serves as the child support payment.

Probably not unless you can work out an understanding with him.

More likely, referee will simply review the CPS and criminal investigation reports, and may contact those agencies for a status update. Judges and referees are not police or investigators so they are not going to be contacting witnesses directly.

How or why your daughter would qualify for Florida's insurance is a major factor here. In general, if state assistance is provided for a child, there will be a child support order initiated and enforced by the state.

The fact that he is behind $19,000 suggests there is a child support order out there. Eventually, the friend of the court will take enforcement action, which could include referring the matter to the attorney general's office for criminal charges of non-support.

If you aren't... View More

The judge's job is not to be in your favor. The only person "in your favor" is your attorney, and he or she must adhere to court rules, case law, statutes, ethics, and rules of evidence while being in your favor. If you have plead and are awaiting sentencing, then now is the time to... View More

For that sort of charge? Your best bet to limit incarceration is to pay off as much as you can before sentencing.

By "point system" you probably are referring to the sentencing guidelines. They give the judge, and you, an idea of what an appropriate sentence should be based on... View More

I'm unsure what your question is. It sounds like you entered a guilty plea. Typically, agreements made in failure to pay cases depend on how much of the arrearage is paid before sentencing. What matters now is not so much what you've done since 2013, or even what you've worked out... View More

Your child support arrearages never go away; doesn't matter how old your kids are. Your back-owed support reached the level of felony non-support.

You should be speaking to your attorney about this, the strengths are weaknesses of your case, and any offers made.

Your understanding is correct. Either of you can file a motion to modify the support order based on a change of circumstances. But unless it's changed, the existing order will continue.

Child support is for the child, but I can appreciate the frustration. What matters, though, is that the child is not living with you and your husband right now. Should the grandma obtained guardianship, for instance, your husband would still have a child support obligation.

Likely yes. First, your bank didn't do anything except comply with a presumptive lawful order issued by a court. Your issue is with the court, not the bank.

VA disability is considered income for child support purposes, and so is subject to garnishment.

I would suggest you... View More

Good question and reasonable logic. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Child support is calculated using a formula that factors the disparity of income between the parents among other things. Even with joint custody, one parent is likely to pay the other parent some child support.