What is the difference between a terminated and a suspended child support order?

In Michigan, a child support order is a court order mandating a parent to make financial support payments to another parent or caregiver for the benefit of their child. There are two possible outcomes for a child support order: termination or suspension. A terminated child support order means the parent no longer has any legal obligation to make payments. The order is considered “ended” and there is no longer a responsibility for either parent to uphold the agreement. A suspended child support order means the payments are temporarily paused for a specific period of time. The order is suspended, rather than terminated, and can be resumed later if the parent is able to pay. When the suspension ends, the parent will be responsible for any missed payments that were due during the suspension period. The courts will decide whether to terminate or suspend a child support order depending on the circumstances of the case. If a parent is truly unable to make payments, the court may terminate the order. If the parent has the ability to make payments but is temporarily unable to do so, the court may suspend the order. It is important to understand the difference between termination and suspension as it will determine the parent’s legal responsibilities under the child support order.

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