So you got the child support order in place – the amount is set and the income is there – yet the check just never comes. You’ve tried contacting the other parent, but they are clearly being uncooperative. What do you do?

When a parent fails to pay their Michigan child support payments, they become a non-compliant, non-custodial parent. Not only are they breaking the contractual agreement they have with you, but also committing a criminal offense, usually referred to as being in contempt of court. Once a parent misses numerous payments and their debt runs to a certain amount, legal action can be taken.

The first step is to report the parent your local Child Support Agency, who will take up the enforcement action. This agency has the jurisdiction to collect past payments through garnishment. Next, talk with your Michigan Child Support Lawyer about other options you may have – including a support modification agreement.

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