my daughters father was picked up on a child support warrant?

Question

he was picked up in Michigan. Does anyone have any info on what it would take him to get out? he owes over $17,000 and I want what is mine!!!!

look, to all those who think i am being greedy...no, my child needs things. A college fund, clothes for school, she is growing. I have rasied her for almost 14 years on my own. i will not give the money right to her, but it will be put to good use.

Answer 1

It depends on the type of warrant/violation. There are many laws in Michigan that govern the determination of child support, enforcement, and procedure. The Attorney General relies upon the following two criminal statutes to prosecute those who fail to support their children:

* MCL 750.161 http://www.paykids.com/SupportLaws.asp#MCL_750_161
* MCL 750.165 http://www.paykids.com/SupportLaws.asp#MCL_750_165

MCL 750.165
750.165 Refusing to support wife or children as required by court order; violation as felony; penalty; exception; suspension of sentence; bond; "state disbursement unit" or "SDU" defined.
Sec. 165.
(1) If the court orders an individual to pay support for the individual's former or current spouse, or for a child of the individual, and the individual does not pay the support in the amount or at the time stated in the order, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or by a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.
(2) This section does not apply unless the individual ordered to pay support appeared in, or received notice by personal service of, the action in which the support order was issued.
(3) The court may suspend the sentence of an individual convicted under this section if the individual files with the court a bond in the amount and with the sureties the court requires. At a minimum, the bond must be conditioned on the individual's compliance with the support order. If the court suspends a sentence under this subsection and the individual does not comply with the support order or another condition on the bond, the court may order the individual to appear and show cause why the court should not impose the sentence and enforce the bond. After the hearing, the court may enforce the bond or impose the sentence, or both, or may permit the filing of a new bond and again suspend the sentence. The court shall order a support amount enforced under this section to be paid to the clerk or friend of the court or to the state disbursement unit.
The specifics for each type of arrest are outlined in this link:
http://www.paykids.com/SupportLaws.asp

Because children need support from both parents, the enforcement of child support orders is a high priority for the State and federal government. Both have passed laws authorizing child support enforcement (Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 666) and the Support and Parenting Time Enforcement Act (MCL 552.601)). An obligor can be ordered to appear before the court to address arrearage collection problems. The court may issue an appearance bond, which requires a certain dollar amount to be paid prior to release or a performance bond in which the State can access money if support is not paid. A bench warrant can be issued for failure to appear at a show cause hearing and is always accompanied by a bond. If the bond is not paid, the obligor can be sent to jail. Bench warrants are entered into the statewide support computer system (MiCSES) by the FOC. MiCSES updates the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) every 15 minutes so that law enforcement is notified of the bench warrant. If the FOC determines that a felony warrant is necessary, they can refer the case to the Prosecutor who, in some counties, may send the case to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution of felony non-support. Felony nonsupport actions are generally taken after all other remedies have not met with success. The child support program is operated by the Office of Child Support, the Friends of the Court and prosecuting attorneys. For a listing of where concerns should be directed please click here: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_31133-94277--,00.html
24 Hour Case Information Access Numbers Statewide: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FIA-IVR-Phone-Numbers_94093_7.pdf

Answer 2

1

Answer 3

I am from Georgia, Divorced and Have completed paying my Child support for my daughter. However, I still give my daughter money for College. I have to agree with some of the comments about you seeming GREEDY! My EX-wife was Greedy, took me back to court every 2 years for an increase, bought here self new cars and jelwery, then would call me to complain that the baby didn't have any milk to drink or needed shoes or clothes. I paid my ex-wife nearly $150,000.00 Dollars over a 16 year period! (That may not sound like a great ammount, but in 1987 i was making $7.50 per hour.)Then she had the nerve to tell my Daughter that I didn't pay any child support (when my Daughter was 7 years old). Women like that are the reason that MEN don't pay their Child support. The money is Suspose to be to take care of the child! Our laws lack in the area of Child Support Abuse by the Custodial parent. In Georgia, The Paying parent has NO say in how the money is spent. As long as there is a roof over the childs head, food to eat and clothes to wear. No matter if its a shack, canned beans and rags!!!!! How does this help the CHILD?

Answer 4

I am not sure what state your in but in California if you use any type of public assistance they will always seek some sort of child support against the other parent. I think you should just let it proceed, your kid has a right to be supported. I bet that $240 didn't get you that far. How dare he have another child when he can't support the first one.... regardless of whatever you choose, stay strong.

Answer 5

Sorry to say that your ex will probably get out on some type of cash purge. Meaning the judge will assign an amount like a bond he will have to post to get out. I would call the child support enforcement agency that helped to get the warrant. Good luck getting your child support for your daughter.

Answer 6

I Tell It To You Like This My Husband owes 75,000 in child support, yes I call it mine because I was the one getting my kids up in the morning and putting my kids to bed at night, feeding my children when they got hungry, clothing my children when they needed clothes, taking my children back in forth to school, dealing with outside matters on the children and inside matters on the children. I had 5 sons, Im one woman, so yes when that support come through Im getting me and mine something cause it do to us all . What he do complain about what im doing with it, where he at when they cant sleep at night, dont want to go to school in the morning or sick got take off to pic them up from school, cause they call on mom cause there no contact for dad. Guess what now he in jail hollering i love you i want be there for my family, HAHAHA serve your time and let the man teach you be man, Me Im done never to allow the fleabag to come live in mine ever again. Pay that support and keep pushing, I sent the Attorney General on his but when he sent me pic of him and his gurl engaged in sex act i sent that to the attorney general office. They issued a 12,000 cash warrant, mind you i didnt say why he was in jaill for beating up the same gurl he sent a pic of, and officer, so you reap what you so Run DatOn Over Here

Answer 7

Foc Jackson Mi

Answer 8

That is not yours, that is your child, hopefully if you ever came in contact with that amout they'll give it to you little by little, otherwise and by your expression, you'll go on a shopping spree!
Some guys sometimes are entirely right about child support if women think like you - I am divorced and do not consider the child support payments I receive from my ex - mine!

Answer 9

He's going to have to come up with the $17,000 dollars, or a plan to pay it off.

Answer 10

i think that all parents should take care of their children. it can be a good thing that he was picked up for not helping with his child. this may teach him to step up and be a man. when he goes to his hearing the judge will decide.