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16yr to pay child support

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mich101

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?Michigan I have a 16yr old nephew who got his 17 yr old girlfriend pregnant shes now 18 and due in 5 months We have been told so mant different stories his father whom he lives with will have to pay for the birth because hes a minor then we were told he has to pay when hes 18 and its goes into arrears until that time and his father isnt reliable.then my nephew says he doesnt have to pay for anything.then his father is pretty much demanding his sons girlfriend to stay in her parents home even though its a unstable household so he step gathers insurance will pay for the birth but she doesnt want to stay with her parents since she is now 18. ughhhhhh can someone shed some light on what is the law here in michigan please .my nephews father is thinking hes correct and we all are incorrect.HELP
 


ecmst12

Senior Member
She can stay on her parents insurance whether she lives with them or not.

Nephew will not be responsible for ANY of the costs of the birth. After the baby is born, mom can go to court and get a child support order. Once an order is in place, he will have to pay. Better get a job!
 

TheGeekess

Keeper of the Kraken
DHS - Program Overview

Michigan Child Support Formula

(3) A judgment or order entered under this act providing for the support of a child or payment of expenses connected to the mother's pregnancy or the birth of the child is enforceable as provided in the support and parenting time enforcement act, 1982 PA 295, MCL 552.601 to 552.650. If this act contains a specific provision regarding the contents or enforcement of a support order that conflicts with a provision in the support and parenting time enforcement act, 1982 PA 295, MCL 552.601 to 552.650, this act controls in regard to that provision.
Michigan Legislature - Section 722.717

Michigan Legislature - Act 205 of 1956
 

TheGeekess

Keeper of the Kraken
She can stay on her parents insurance whether she lives with them or not.

Nephew will not be responsible for ANY of the costs of the birth. After the baby is born, mom can go to court and get a child support order. Once an order is in place, he will have to pay. Better get a job!
In Michigan, they can make him pay for the costs of the birth. See my previous post.
 

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