Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

child support arrears
I am a resident I Texas, my ex-wife and children are residents of Michigan. My ex and children moved to Michigan and she divorced me from Michigan. I lost my job and now I am in arrears in my child support payments. I received a normal letter in the mail last week stating I had to appear in court or be held in contempt and thus a bench warrant would be issued. If a bench warrant is issued in the state of Michigan, will I be arrested in the state of Texas? Is there anything I can do to stop the bench warrant?(Short of paying the arrears, if I had the money I would have paid)I am very willing to pay the support when I find a job, but I can't make payments if I have no money. Please help!

Asked on 2/28/05, 7:10 pm

William Stern William Stern, P.C.

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Re: child support arrears

You should take steps to have someone appear for you in Michigan.

Answered on 2/28/05, 8:03 pm

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Re: child support arrears

Assuming that the child support order is from a Michigan court, you will need a Michigan attorney. What county is your case in?

It may also be possible to have your child support lowered if you are unemployed.

Charles M. Kronzek

KRONZEK & CRONKRIGHT P.L.L.C.

1-800-576-6035

Answered on 3/01/05, 10:08 am

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