FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Dawn Fraylick, Communications Director
Office: +1 (586) 469-5737
Cell: +1 (586) 842-4421
Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
November 4, 2024
Eastpointe Father Arraigned for Failing to Pay Child Support, Owes More Than $10K
Mount Clemens, MI - Jamal Cunningham, age 34, has been arraigned for failing to pay child support on his minor child.
On Tuesday, September 25, 2007, Jamal Cunningham was ordered by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Teri Lynn Dennings to pay $62.00 per month in child support for his minor child. His child support was modified in 2011 to $299 per month, in 2018 to $461.00 per month, and in 2022 to $108 per month. He allegedly owes $10,302.09 in back child support for his child.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Jamal Cunningham with Failing to Pay Child Support, a four year felony, after the Macomb County Friend of the Court exhausted their efforts to enforce the court order of paying child support. Cunningham has had 12 show cause hearings and three bench warrants issued in this case.
Jamal Cunningham was arraigned on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in 41B Clinton Township District Court by Magistrate Ryan Zemke where bond was set at $2,658. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 8:30am by District Court Judge Sebastian Lucido.
"When someone fails to provide the necessary child support, it has a profound impact on the well-being and stability of the child and their family. Our office is committed to holding individuals accountable when they disregard their obligations. We will pursue charges to make it clear that we stand with families and will work to ensure that children receive the support they are legally entitled to," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Family Division handles felony nonsupport cases when a noncustodial parent owes over $5,000 in child support. To qualify for review, the case must involve an arrearage of $5,000 or more, failure to pay for three consecutive months, and the ability of the noncustodial parent to pay. The goal is to ensure children receive financial support from both parents and uphold justice. To start a child support case, call the Office of Child Support at (866) 540-0008, or if owe more than $5,000, contact the Family Division at (586) 493-4488.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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