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I am filing for child support for my two kids. I just spoke to someone from the c/s agency to find out how maintenance support (we are "separated") is handled or if it is in fact handled by the c/s agency. They said no, maintenance/alimony is not done through them. How do I get maintenance to come out of his check to cover his portion of our household bills? What court do I have to file in? Thank you!

i think that you come to an agreement between yourselves and then have it it ratified through whichever court you filed the seperation papers. it then becomes enforcable through the court mechanisms i.e garnishee orders etc.

hope that helps.

carolyn

Are you legally "Separated", having filed with the court? As Carolyn noted, you would file through the same court in which your "Separation" order was filed.

In Michigan you file through the Circuit Court. There is usually a pre-established percentage awarded for child support. The amount awarded becomes a part of your "Separation" order. Ideally the court order includes auto-deduct from your spouse's wages because that pretty much guarantees that you will receive the support. If it's not ordered, problems in collecting support can become a major issue. It depends on how responsible your spouse is in assuming the responsibility to help support their children. If problems occur, in Michigan, the office of The Friend of the Court (through Circuit Court) assists with such issues.

Collecting child support is a major issue in our country. Many States are now cracking down on those offenders who fail to pay their Child Support. When I was with my xWS, two police officers showed up out of nowhere one morning and hauled him off to jail for being delinquent with his child support. (from 1st marriage) The Federal Government will withold any anticipated tax return money if the filer owes back child support payments. That money is then applied to the child support owed.

Do the best you can to really tighten things up with support orders. Money can get to be a real source of power struggles between ex-spouses. e.g., "You didn't pay me support so you can't see the kids this week."..... "What do you expect me to live off of when all my check goes to you and the kids? I'm the one working so hard to earn my money. I might as well just quit my job. If I can't have my money, then at least you won't either!" .....and on...and on......

I wish you the best in working through our legal system. Hang tough...don't wear out and back down. This is for the well-being of your children. You can do it!