Though not posted on its website, Kent County Circuit Court adopted an administrative order “opting in” anyone who tries direct pay without “opting out.” The order reads:
IN RE: INTERPRETATION OF UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY:
CHILD SUPPORT ORDERED/NO. 2006-01
FOC SERVICES WHEN NO ORDER EXEMPTING CASE FROM FOC […]
Entries Categorized as 'Procedures/Rules'
Opting in with Direct Deposit
June 15, 2006
Kent County Child Support: Direct Deposit/Debit Cards
May 28, 2006
Kent County’s Friend of the Court is planning to move to direct deposit/debit card in June 2006. After that date, checks would no longer be issued for Kent County payments.
The Kent County FOC is recommending that clients sign up for direct deposit of the child support payments because of the fees associated with the […]
“If I can’t have you . . . “
August 12, 2005
Project Peace published the Judicial Checklist prepared by the Judicial Subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic Violence, including the following “Red Flags to Judges” (excerpt):
*suicidal and/or homicidal ideation, threats or attempts
*escalation in frequency and severity of violent episodes
*weapons owned by […]
Giving notice to parties in default
October 18, 2004
By ADM File No. 2004-09 the Michigan Supreme Court has amended MRC 2.603 (default and default judgment), effective January 1, 2005. The stated intent was to clarify “some ambiguities created by the former rule’s inconsistent usage of ‘default,’ ‘default judgment,’ and some related terms. See, e.g., ISB Sales v Dave’s Cakes, 258 Mich […]
Declining modification of prior bad acts rule
October 17, 2004
The Justices action on 2001-51 - Proposed Amendment of Rule 404 of the Michigan Rules of Evidence provides an interesting diversity in approaches to the problem of domestic violence prosecutions, including wedges between usual allies.
Excerpts:
Kelly: I am unwilling to modify MRE 404 for only one class of crime victims.
Taylor: The rules at issue often are […]
Child support formula changes
September 6, 2004
changes to Michigan Child Support Formula Manual
New SSN for new life
August 26, 2004
new numbers for victims of domestic violence
Social Security benefits for divorced spouses
August 25, 2004
claiming a divorced spouse’s insurance benefits
Changing your name after divorce
August 24, 2004
how to ensure proper SSA credits
Is a picture still worth a thousand words?
July 21, 2004
counterfeit reality
Child care expenses
July 12, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
Abatements and adjustments
July 11, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
Extraordinary health care expenses
July 10, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
Ordinary health care expenses
July 9, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
Health care coverage
July 8, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
Health care and medical support
July 7, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
Deduction for heath care insurance premiums
July 6, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004):
Calculating child support before determining alimony
July 5, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
Deviating from the child support formula
July 4, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
Definition of child support
July 3, 2004
2004 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (effective October 1, 2004)
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