Child Support

Divorcing with Children in Michigan: Understanding Custody, Support, and Parenting Plans

By mifamilyattorn / January 2, 2026

Divorce is challenging for any family, but when children are involved, the stakes are even higher. Parents are not only navigating the end of a marriage, but also reshaping how they will raise their children in the future. Questions about custody, child support, and parenting plans often create uncertainty, stress, and fear about what the…

Can You Modify Child Support in Michigan? When and How to Request a Change

By mifamilyattorn / November 10, 2025

Child support orders in Michigan are designed to meet a child’s financial needs at the time they are issued. But life circumstances change, sometimes dramatically. When income shifts, family structures evolve, or a child’s needs increase, the original child support order may no longer reflect what is fair or necessary. Michigan law recognizes this reality…