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The Family Support Division brings court actions to establish paternity and obtain child support orders for Livingston County families.  Most of these cases are brought on behalf of a parent, but cases may also be brought on behalf of a child’s guardian.  In these matters, the Prosecutor’s Office represents the State of Michigan and does not represent either party on contested custody or parenting time issues.  

The Family Support Division initiates cases upon a referral from the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHHS) Office of Child Support (OCS).  If a child’s custodial parent or guardian receives public assistance benefits for the child(ren), a referral will be made by OCS to the Prosecutor’s Office.  However, a custodial parent or guardian may seek the services of the Family Support Division even if public assistance benefits are not being received for the child(ren).  And an inter-state support case may be brought in the event that a parent lives in another state.