MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 41-year-old Matthew Martin Wyatt of Armada was arraigned on a charge of failing to pay child support after finding that he had the ability to pay and all efforts to work with him on payment options were exhausted.
On January 5, 2023, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Rachel Rancilio ordered Wyatt to pay child support. Wyatt allegedly failed to comply with the court’s order and accrued a child support arrearage of $10,873. There have been five show cause hearings, and one bench warrant issued.
After determining he has the ability to pay and with no enforcement options remaining, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged Wyatt with failure to pay child support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four (4) years in prison.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Wyatt was arraigned in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township before Magistrate Ryan Zemke, who set bond at $2,718.00, cash only. A Probable Cause Conference is set for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. before 41B District Court Judge Sebastian Lucido.
"In Macomb County, we are focused on ensuring every child has a voice and the support they deserve. Our approach is to guide parents toward resolving obligations and fostering compliance, reserving legal action only when every other option has been exhausted,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
Prosecutor Lucido proposed the creation of a Child Support Specialty Court, a pilot program aimed at helping parents behind on child support payments find work, pay arrears and avoid felony convictions. “Our goal is simple: get children the support they’re owed while addressing the barriers that keep parents from paying,” Lucido said. The pilot court has launched and is already working with some individuals as they seek acceptance into the program.
Under Lucido’s direction, the office has focused on securing compliance rather than simply filing charges. The Family Division of the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office oversees felony nonsupport cases where arrears exceed $5,000, payments have not been made for three consecutive months, and there is evidence that the noncustodial parent has the financial means to pay. Since 2022, the division successfully collected over $3.9 million for children from delinquent parents.
For assistance with starting a child support case, contact the Office of Child Support at (866) 540-0008.
For cases involving arrears of $5000 or more, reach out to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Family Division at (586) 493-4488. Please note: the Prosecutor’s Office can only speak directly with the person who owes or is owed child support
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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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Robert A. Leonetti, Chief Assistant
Office: 586-469-5350
Cell: 586-876-1912
