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[mshurn1975]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan


My husband is in jail for a child support warrant from 2010, (ex-wife issues) He last paid child support in 2012. He has been without a job since 2012. His bond was $1900.00 cash, which we don't have. He goes to court on Monday, will they release him with a cheaper bond?
He has not had any run ins with law enforcement for the past 15 years

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan


My husband is in jail for a child support warrant from 2010, (ex-wife issues) He last paid child support in 2012. He has been without a job since 2012. His bond was $1900.00 cash, which we don't have. He goes to court on Monday, will they release him with a cheaper bond?
He has not had any run ins with law enforcement for the past 15 years

We have absolutely no way of predicting the outcome but I'd go with "he'll have to pay a purge which may or may not reflect the bond amount".

 

[stealth2]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan


My husband is in jail for a child support warrant from 2010, (ex-wife issues) He last paid child support in 2012. He has been without a job since 2012. His bond was $1900.00 cash, which we don't have. He goes to court on Monday, will they release him with a cheaper bond?
He has not had any run ins with law enforcement for the past 15 years

Probably not.

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan


My husband is in jail for a child support warrant from 2010, (ex-wife issues) He last paid child support in 2012. He has been without a job since 2012. His bond was $1900.00 cash, which we don't have. He goes to court on Monday, will they release him with a cheaper bond?
He has not had any run ins with law enforcement for the past 15 years

Not an "ex-wife issue". Apparently your "man" has an issue with feeding, clothing and supporting his child/ren. Let him rot in jail.

 

[NellieBly]

Not an "ex-wife issue". Apparently your "man" has an issue with feeding, clothing and supporting his child/ren. Let him rot in jail.

C'mon, Blue Meanie, tell us how you REALLY feel.

 

[CSO286]

I'm guessing some of those "ex issues" might be related to his failure to pay support.
And before you go into the whole "She never let him see the kids" routine (or whatever it may be), be aware that two wrongs don't make a right. Children have a right to support from both parents.

Next, did he ever file for a modification of his support? He should have done so right away, or once his employment situation became more long term.

No, it is highly unlikely the courts will let him pay a lesser purge amount--especially since it sounds like he hasn't paid support in close to four years.

And, I've worked in child support enforcement. We know that once an NCP is a stationary target (in jail), they can generally get the money to at least cover the purge.

 

[Just Blue]

C'mon, Blue Meanie, tell us how you REALLY feel.

I already did.

 

[NellieBly]

I already did.

I really appreciate that.

By the way, if you post bail, doesn't the court keep it if you owe money or have judgments?

 

[Just Blue]

I really appreciate that.

I live to please.