A custody and support order needs to be entered. It is also possible that the father will want to establish paternity of the minor child.
Receipts can show past support, but child support will usually start as of the date of the filing in the court with jurisdiction. It is a good idea to speak to an attorney before any filing to see what Michigan Child Support Guidelines would be.
Answered on Sep 27th, 2012 at 4:00 PM