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.
For more information regarding your specific type of case click on one of the following:
Paternity Cases where the father has not yet been legally established and you seek child support.
Inter-State Cases where the absent or noncustodial parent lives in another state and you seek child support.
Resources:
For support concerning domestic violence and/or sexual assault contact
LACASA Center online or by phone at 866-522-2725.
Contact Us:
Address: 210 S. Highlander Way, Howell MI 48843
Phone: 517-548-1444
Email: familysupport@livgov.com