Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Stepparents and Child Support

I am recently re-married (less than a year). My new husband is the non-custodial parent of a 10 yo daughter. He is ordered to pay support, but has recently lost his job and is in arrears. Will I be required to make his child support payments? Should I file for divorce? We never have any contact with this child. Everything I own is in my name and I had before we were married. I can't make him pay his child support.


Asked on 5/27/06, 2:48 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Stepparents and Child Support

Your husband should IMMEDIATELY file a motion to modify child support. His support will continue as is until it is modified by the court. The court will not modify it until after he files a motion to modify it.

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Answered on 5/27/06, 5:12 pm
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Stepparents and Child Support

You will have no obligation to pay child support for his kids. Just don't comingle your funds with his. Keep separate accounts. William S. Stern

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Answered on 5/27/06, 6:52 pm
Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: Stepparents and Child Support

You are not obligated for the child support of your husband. He, on the other hand should file a petition with the court if he has lost his job and his ability to pay the child support is impaired. For more info., please contact me at [email protected] and leave a call back number.

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Answered on 5/30/06, 10:31 am


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