How Are Child Support Payment Amounts Determined in Michigan?
Child support payment amounts are determined in Michigan using guidelines established under state law. The guidelines are based on monthly net income. The court reviews child support agreements to make sure the guidelines are applied correctly and the amount of child support is appropriate to the situation. The court may elect not to use the income guidelines to determine the amount of child support. When parents have joint physical custody, shared custody, or split custody of a child, the determination of child support may not fit the formula.
