Settlement Garnishment For Child Support

Summary

Child support authorities in Michigan can garnish settlement money for unpaid child support. The maximum garnishment is 50% if supporting another spouse or child, otherwise 60%. An additional 5% may be taken if payments are more than 12 weeks late. If the settlement is split among multiple recipients, only your portion can be garnished. Child support payments generally continue until the child is 18, but arrears can still be collected even if the child is an adult. To avoid garnishment, keep up with regular payments, seek a modification if circumstances change, or pay off arrears in full. The child support agency is required to notify you if they decide to garnish your settlement.

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I have a settlement on the way and * of my auts and my uncle are included. I want to know if child support can take any money
Hello ****, in many jurisdictions, child support authorities can garnish settlement money for unpaid child support. However, this can vary based on your location. Could you please provide your location for more specific information?
Grand rapids MI
Hello ****, in Michigan:
- Child support can garnish settlement money for unpaid child support.
- The maximum they can take is *% if you're supporting another spouse or child, otherwise, it's *%.
- An additional *% may be taken if payments are more than * weeks late.
I'm not the only person receiving money in the settlement
Hello ****, if the settlement is split among multiple recipients, the child support agency can only garnish your portion of the settlement, not the shares belonging to your aunts and uncle.
What if the child is an adult and I'm making biweekly payments
Hello ****, in Michigan:
- Child support payments generally continue until the child is *.
- If the child is still in high school or disabled, payments may continue past *.
- Arrears can still be collected even if the child is an adult.
How can I avoid this
Hello ****, In Michigan, you may not be able to avoid garnishment if you owe child support. However, you can:
- Keep up with regular payments to avoid arrears.
- Seek a modification of your child support order if circumstances change.
- Pay off your child support arrears in full.
How will I know if they are going to take it
Hello ****, in Michigan, if the child support agency decides to garnish your settlement, they are required to notify you. You may also be able to contact them directly to inquire about any potential garnishments.