Can child support be enforced internationally?

Yes, child support can be enforced internationally in Michigan. In order to do so, The Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance must be implemented. This convention is an international agreement that allows for the enforcement of foreign child support orders. In Michigan, if an individual is found to be responsible for providing child support but has moved to a country that is a member of The Hague Convention, they may be required to pay support to the custodial parent. In addition, if the custodial parent has moved to a country that is a member of the Convention, the other parent can also be required to pay support in that country. In order to do this, the custodial parent must file an application with the Department of Health and Human Services and provide supporting documents to prove the amount owed and the identity of the non-custodial parent. The application will then be forwarded to the Central Authority in the country of the non-custodial parent, who will handle the enforcement of the child support order. It is important to note that not all countries are members of the The Hague Convention. Therefore, if the non-custodial parent is located in a country that is not a member of the Convention, child support may not be enforced. Due to this, it is important to research the laws of both countries before filing for international child support enforcement.

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