Centralized Collections/Disbursement
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Electronic Disbursement of Child Support - FAQ's
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-127593--,00.html)
In November 2005, the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU) was required to disburse child support electronically in three pilot counties. In 2006 the rest of the State will be phased into electronic disbursement of child support.
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Electronic Disbursement of Child Support - Information Sheet
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-127577--,00.html)
Public Act 548 of 2004 (MCL 400.236(4) requires that the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU) disburse support electronically.
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Electronic Disbursement of Child Support - Statewide Implementation Schedule
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-136437--,00.html)
A chart that shows the year and county for statewide implementation for electronic disbursement.
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How to Make Support Payments
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#payments)
All support in Michigan is collected and distributed by the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU).
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Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU)
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#misdu)
Federal law mandates that each state create a centralized state disbursement unit to collect and distribute child support payments (42 USC 654b). Michigan law (MCL 400.236) was enacted to provide authority for the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU) to fulfill this federal requirement.
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Credit Reporting Compliance
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Consumer Credit Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#credit)
The statewide child support computer system (MiCSES) automatically triggers a report to a consumer credit reporting agency if two months of arrearages exist.
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Customer Service
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Child Support Customer Concerns
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_31133-94277--,00.html)
Child support customer concerns (custodial and non custodial parents) are handled by contacting these agencies and numbers.
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Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FIA-IVR-Phone-Numbers_94093_7.pdf)
Michigan Child Support Interactive Voice Response (IVR) County Numbers.
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Electronic Funds Transfer [EFT]
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Electronic Disbursement of Child Support - FAQ's
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-127593--,00.html)
In November 2005, the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU) was required to disburse child support electronically in three pilot counties. In 2006 the rest of the State will be phased into electronic disbursement of child support.
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Electronic Disbursement of Child Support - Information Sheet
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-127577--,00.html)
Public Act 548 of 2004 (MCL 400.236(4) requires that the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU) disburse support electronically.
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Electronic Disbursement of Child Support - Statewide Implementation Schedule
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-136437--,00.html)
A chart that shows the year and county for statewide implementation for electronic disbursement.
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Employer New Hire Reporting
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New Hire Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#hire)
Both the State and federal government require that employers report newly hired employees to a new hire database.
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New Hire Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#hire)
Under federal law (42 USC 653a) employers are required to report certain information on their newly hired or rehired employees to a designated state agency.
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Quarterly Wage Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#wage)
The Michigan Employment Security Act (MCL 421.13) requires that each employer must file a quarterly wage report with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency.
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Quarterly Wage Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#wage)
The Michigan Employment Security Act (MCL 421.13) requires that each employer must file a quarterly wage report with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency.
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Employment
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Child Support Information for Employers
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html)
The links provided will link to various information for employers
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Employer Advisory Committee
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#help)
The Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU) convenes an Employer Advisory Committee twice a year. This committee focuses on child support issues of importance to the employer community.
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Enforcement
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Consumer Credit Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#credit)
The statewide child support computer system (MiCSES) automatically triggers a report to a consumer credit reporting agency if two months of arrearages exist.
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Employer Payments to MiSDU
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#payments)
Employers who withhold support payments from employees' wages must send those withheld support payments to the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU).
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Enforcement of Support Links
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html)
Links to the various enforcement services available.
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Federal and State Tax Refund Offset Program
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#refund)
If an arrearage threshold has been met, both federal and State tax refunds can be intercepted to pay support arrears.
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Felony Nonsupport
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#felony)
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.
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Important Income Withholding Notice (IWN) Information for Employers
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-146169--,00.html)
Based on feedback from employers, beginning June 26, 2006 the Child Support Program will institute changes to streamline the Income Withholding Notice (IWN) process and reduce the number of IWNs that employers receive.
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Income Withholding Orders
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#orders)
Approximately 74% of support is collected through income withholding orders. The State child support computer system (MiCSES) will automatically generate an income withholding order when a new employer is identified through new hire reporting.
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Income Withholding for Employees
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#withholding)
In Michigan, approximately 74% of support payments are made through income withholding. All new and modified child support orders are required to include a provision for income withholding (unless both parents and the courts agree on other payment methods).
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Lein/Levy
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#lein)
The FOC or State can initiate a lein/levy process against real or personal property, and/or financial assets for collection of child support. It is a two-step process for real or personal property.
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License Revocation
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#license)
Professional licenses, driver's licenses and hunting and fishing licenses can be revoked for non-payment of child support.
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Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)/Eligible Domestic Relations Order (EDRO)
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#qdro-order)
These are support orders against a pension account for a private company (QDRO) or a State pension plan (EDRO).
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Show Cause/Bench Warrant
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#warrant)
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.
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Types of Child Support Enforcement
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#types)
Information on the types of child support.
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How to Apply for Child Support Services
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#apply)
Child support services are automatically provided to individuals who are receiving or have received Family Independence Program (FIP) benefits and/or Medical Assistance.
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Establishment of Orders
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Michigan Child Support Formula
(http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/services/focb/mcsf.htm)
This page provides a link to th 2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual, the 2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Schedueles and a link to download MarginSoft Child Support Program to calculate child support payments.
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FPLS Access
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CSENet 2000 State Contact Information
(http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/csenet/contacts/states/michigan.htm)
The states with whom Michigan is currently exchanging interstate information via CSENet.
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Health Insurance
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National Medical Support Notice
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#nms)
Medical support is often provided as health care insurance under a parent's policy, and the cost of the insurance is considered in the calculation of monetary child support orders.
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Interstate
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Assistance with Interstate Cases
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#interstate)
You may still receive child support services even if one of the parties in the case lives in another state.
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License Suspension
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License Revocation
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#license)
Professional licenses, driver's licenses and hunting and fishing licenses can be revoked for non-payment of child support.
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Locate
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CSENet 2000 State Contact Information
(http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/csenet/contacts/states/michigan.htm)
The states with whom Michigan is currently exchanging interstate information via CSENet.
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How To Locate Absent Parents
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#locate)
Information on how to obtain assistance with locating an absent parent, you will work with the agency that is currently handling your case.
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Manuals
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Index of Manuals
(http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/resources/publications/manuals/#refmnl)
Reference materials for child support
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Michigan Child Support Formula Manual 1998
(http://ocse.acf.hhs.gov/necsrspub/docs/RegionV/Michigan/formula.pdf)
The formula is based on common factors which are appropriate for use in the determination of child support obligations. The factors include parental income, family size and ages of children. Based on these factors, the formula provides for appropriate support amounts in divorce judgments, paternity orders, family support orders and other cases involving the support of children.
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Medical Support
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Printer Friendly Text Version Email Page Text Size
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#medical)
Medical support is a form of child support often provided as health care insurance under a parent's policy together with cash payments for uninsured expenses.
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Establishing a Court Order for Child Support, Medical Support and Childcare Support
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#support)
Michigan law states: "The court shall require that one or both parents shall obtain or maintain any health care coverage that is available to them at a reasonable cost, as a benefit of employment."
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National Medical Support Notice
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#nms)
Medical support is often provided as health care insurance under a parent's policy, and the cost of the insurance is considered in the calculation of monetary child support orders.
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National/State Directories of New Hire
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New User Registration
(https://www.newhire-usa.com/mi/addnewuser.asp?mode=add)
New User Registration for Michigan's New Hire Reporting Web Site.
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New Hire
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New Hire Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#hire)
Both the State and federal government require that employers report newly hired employees to a new hire database.
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New Hire Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#hire)
Under federal law (42 USC 653a) employers are required to report certain information on their newly hired or rehired employees to a designated state agency.
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New User Registration
(https://www.newhire-usa.com/mi/addnewuser.asp?mode=add)
New User Registration for Michigan's New Hire Reporting Web Site.
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Quarterly Wage Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#wage)
The Michigan Employment Security Act (MCL 421.13) requires that each employer must file a quarterly wage report with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency.
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Quarterly Wage Reporting
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#wage)
The Michigan Employment Security Act (MCL 421.13) requires that each employer must file a quarterly wage report with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency.
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Offset/Intercept/Liens
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Employer Payments to MiSDU
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#payments)
Employers who withhold support payments from employees' wages must send those withheld support payments to the Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU).
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Federal and State Tax Refund Offset Program
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#refund)
If an arrearage threshold has been met, both federal and State tax refunds can be intercepted to pay support arrears.
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Important Income Withholding Notice (IWN) Information for Employers
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-146169--,00.html)
Based on feedback from employers, beginning June 26, 2006 the Child Support Program will institute changes to streamline the Income Withholding Notice (IWN) process and reduce the number of IWNs that employers receive.
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Income Withholding Orders
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#orders)
Approximately 74% of support is collected through income withholding orders. The State child support computer system (MiCSES) will automatically generate an income withholding order when a new employer is identified through new hire reporting.
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Income Withholding for Employees
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133812--,00.html#withholding)
In Michigan, approximately 74% of support payments are made through income withholding. All new and modified child support orders are required to include a provision for income withholding (unless both parents and the courts agree on other payment methods).
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Lein/Levy
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_29251---,00.html#lein)
The FOC or State can initiate a lein/levy process against real or personal property, and/or financial assets for collection of child support. It is a two-step process for real or personal property.
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Paternity
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Child Support Information for Hospitals
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-133813--,00.html)
Here are links to child support information for hospitals
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How to Establish Paternity (put name of father on the birth certificate)
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#paternity)
Establishing paternity by including the father on the birth certificate gives a child born outside of marriage the same legal rights as a child born to married parents.
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How to Establish Paternity (put name of father on the birth certificate)
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#paternity)
Establishing paternity by including the father on the birth certificate gives a child born outside of marriage the same legal rights as a child born to married parents.
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Public Information/Outreach
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Calhoun County Courts
(http://courts.co.calhoun.mi.us/ctinf041.htm)
Child Support Formula
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Child Support - Search for Unclaimed Funds
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107523--,00.html)
Child Support customers are required to provide their current address and any change of address to their Friend of the Court. Some customers do not keep their address updated and when funds are received on the case, the State cannot forward those funds.
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Child Support Customer Concerns
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-94277--,00.html)
Child support customer concerns (custodial and non custodial parents) are handled by contacting the agencies and numbers listed.
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Child Support Information for Parents
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html)
Here are some links to various child support information in Michigan.
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Contact Information for Customers
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528_31133---,00.html)
Links to some customer information.
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Ingham County Friend of the Court
(http://www.ingham.org/FC/FOC.HTM)
Child Support Issues
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Marquette County Office of the Friend of the Court
(http://www.co.marquette.mi.us/courts/child_support.htm)
Support Orders
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Michigan in Brief
(http://www.michiganinbrief.org/edition07/Chapter5/ChildSupport.htm)
Child Support Information
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Nondiscrimination Statement (Declaración de No discriminación)
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-77286--,00.html)
Equal opportunity information on nondiscrimination.
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Office of Child Support
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528---,00.html)
This is the Office of Child Support Web site. The links listed here will connect you with information on Michigan's child support program, allow you to make payments over the web and search for unclaimed support.
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Publication Order List
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FIACSorder_15623_7.pdf)
These publications are available to the public free of charge. Anyone requesting these publications completes the Requester Information section below; indicates the quantity requested in the shaded area
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Why Michigan Needs a Strong Child Support Program
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-106918--,00.html)
The Office of Child Support is committed to working with families to ensure that children receive the support they need from both parents.
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Your Rights and Responsibilities
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#rights)
When you apply for child support services, you have certain rights.
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Review and Modification of Orders
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Modifying a court order for support
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#modify)
Every 36 months the Friend of the Court does a review of child support orders. This review is automatic in public assistance cases, and upon written request in all other cases.
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Voluntary Acknowledgement
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How to Establish Paternity (put name of father on the birth certificate)
(http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5528-107443--,00.html#paternity)
Establishing paternity by including the father on the birth certificate gives a child born outside of marriage the same legal rights as a child born to married parents.
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