In Michigan, both parents, whether married or not, are obligated to support their children. Judges ordering child support refer to the current version of the Michigan Child Support Formula. Parents can download copies of the Child Support Formula Manuals and Supplements from the Michigan Friend of the Court Bureau. You can get a rough idea of how much support a court might order by using this quick calculator, but this estimate won?t include any adjustments for shared parenting time or other unusual situations. For a more exact figure, contact an attorney for help. If you can?t afford a private attorney, you can contact the Office of Child Support (OCS) at Michigan?s Department of Human Services. OCS provides information on how to calculate child support payments, obtain support orders, locate absent parents, establish paternity, and secure compliance with existing orders. Unlike child support, spousal support is not mandatory and will depend upon several factors, including length of marriage, education, respective incomes, etc. Again, contact an attorney for help.
Answered on May 01st, 2013 at 2:53 PM