What if the parent responsible for paying lives outside Michigan?

We can file a case for paternity and/or child support even if the absent parent lives in another state. In some cases, when that party is a former Michigan resident or other factors exist, we may still be able to file a case in our county.

If there are not sufficient ties to the state of Michigan, an action is filed under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA). The papers are prepared in our office, filed with our court and forwarded to the state where the absent parent resides. The final court Order must be obtained in the other state. Although we process interstate cases right away, we cannot control the time it takes another state to obtain an Order. We will monitor the other state's efforts on a regular basis and contact you if additional information is required.

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1. What is a "support order"?
2. What is in a support order?
3. How do I get a court order for child support?
4. How is child support determined?
5. Will the Prosecutor help me collect child support?
6. What if the parent responsible for paying lives outside Michigan?
7. The parent responsible for paying support has stopped paying. What can be done?
8. How can a non-paying parent be found?
9. The parent responsible for paying support has moved to another state. What do I do?
10. What web sites have Michigan child support-related information?