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The child support formula is based on each parent's income, the number of children, the amount of parenting time each child spends with each parent, and certain child-related expenses. The Court will order child support in the amount determined by the formula unless there is a good reason to deviate from it.

Once the arrears reach $5,000, the late child support payments have become a felony, which can result in imprisonment. Of course, time in prison won't exactly help anyone get caught up with late payment.

Modification: You may write to the FOC office and ask for a review. You are entitled to a review every 36 months, but FOCs may review support orders more frequently if a parent requests a review and offers evidence that there has been a substantial change in circumstances (MCL 552.517b).

Abatement of Support (Payer Incapacitated): The current support ordered for the minor child(ren) will be abated to zero because it is reported that the payer will be incapacitated for at least 180 days due to injury or illness and cannot pay the amount ordered.

While it is possible for parents who get back together to end child support payments, it's crucial for them to formally remarry if they want to achieve their goals. If they simply move back in together under the same roof, there is no guarantee that the court will terminate the obligation to pay child support.

Arrears Owed to the State of Michigan Only If your child's other parent owes arrears to the State of Michigan, he or she can ask for a discharge of some or all of the arrears from the Friend of the Court (FOC). It is up to the FOC to decide whether to forgive some or all of the debt.