What to Expect During the Initial Child Support Interview in Michigan

In the state of Michigan, an initial interview with the Friend of the Court must take place when a divorce involves children. This interview will occur very early on in the divorce process, usually within the first one or two months of filing. Its highly recommended that each party have their attorney present for this meeting.

During this initial interview, there is more of an emphasis placed on the physical custody of the children than the legal custody. On the table for discussion: the number of overnights each parent will have and the income of both parents. These very crucial details are taken into consideration to help the Friend of the Court make a recommendation of how much child support should be paid, and which party should be paying it.

In this video, lawyer Jacob Femminineo explains where this initial interview is held in Macomb County, why its required, how to prepare, and what can be expected from the Friend of the Court.

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[atmdaddy]

Attorney? Dad you're not going to be able to afford one when they're done. They look at one thing at the Child Extort Collections Agency, case load, job security and fat salaries for feeding off children like vutures and buzzards swarming daddys wallet. No Visitation? Shut up and pay! DNA says NOT your brat? Shut up and pay or go to jail! There is no charge for Paternity Fraud!

[CollectChildSupport]

I'm so tired of deadbeats. They need to be locked away.

[ICSTRINGS1]

As an attorney you know the truth sir. The FOC is a criminal institution and they are lying to parents, blatantly breaching the law as well as completely ignoring the rights of parents and children. You should be instructing parents to resolve (as is their right) their issues out side of the FOC and to not sign any agreement with the FOC.