Child Support Back Pay

Summary

LaZana, a full-time worker in Michigan, is being asked to pay $850 in child support back pay for a period when she wasnt on child support. She is unable to afford this due to her current financial situation and pregnancy. The other parent is unemployed and they share 50/50 custody of their 8-year-old child. She is currently paying $353 per month in child support. She has not yet consulted with a lawyer or legal aid about this issue.

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child support
Are you seeking child support or being asked to provide it?
already paying
Are you facing any issues with your current child support payments, ****?
yes
What specific issues are you facing with your current child support payments, ****?
they are wanting me to pay the back pay of * in march when I wasn’t on childsupport
What state are you in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding child support laws in your area.
mi
What is your employment status, ****? This can affect your child support obligations in Michigan.
im full time worker
Are you able to afford the back pay of $* that is being requested?
no
What is the reason you're unable to afford the back pay?
im pregnant and already getting money taken out for child support
What is the income of the other parent? This can affect the amount of child support you're required to pay in Michigan.
*
What is the custody arrangement for the child?
*/*
What is the age of the child for whom you're paying child support?
*
What is the name of the court handling your child support case?
friend of the court
What is the exact amount of child support you are currently paying per month?
*
What is the reason for the back pay request of $* in March when you weren't on child support?

General Information:
- In Michigan, child support is determined by the Michigan Child Support Formula.
- Friend of the Court, Michigan: (*) *-*.
It’s the back pay for the payee that stopped paying when they stopped working
What is the reason given by the court for this back pay?

General Information:
- In Michigan, back pay can be requested if the payee was unemployed or underemployed.
- Friend of the Court, Michigan: (*) *-*.
no reason was giving
What was the date of the court order that established your child support obligation?
July *
Have you consulted with a lawyer or legal aid about this back pay issue?

General Information:
- In Michigan, legal aid services can help with child support issues.
- Michigan Legal Help: (*) *-*.
no I’m seeing if I should
What is your financial situation? Are you able to hire a lawyer or would you need assistance from legal aid services?
im don’t have a lot of money
Based on your financial situation, you may qualify for legal aid services. In Michigan, you can contact Michigan Legal Help at (*) *-* for assistance.