MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 45-year-old Matthew Twomey, of Fenton, MI, was arraigned on one count 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 August 14, 2023, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mark Switalski ordered Twomey to pay child support. The support order was subsequently modified twice. It is alleged that Twomey failed to comply with the court’s orders and accrued a child support arrearage of $22,024.00. It is further alleged that the last payment made was in October 2025. There have been two show cause hearings to obtain compliance.
After determining that Twomey has the ability to pay, and with no enforcement options remaining or being effective, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged Twomey with the following:
- Failure to Pay Child Support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison.
This is the maximum criminal charge available based upon the evidence presented to date.
On Friday, June 12, 2026, Twomey was arraigned before Magistrate Ryan Zemke in the 41-B District Court in Clinton Township, MI. Magistrate Zemke set Twomey’s bond at $5,506.00, cash only.
Twomey is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference before Judge Jacob Femminineo, Jr. at the 41-B District Court on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
“A child’s well-being depends on the reliable involvement and financial support of both parents. When a court-ordered child support obligation is disregarded, the impact goes well beyond unpaid funds—it can compromise a child’s access to essential needs, education, and long-term stability. My office is steadfast in its duty to enforce these orders and ensure compliance with the law. We will continue to pursue accountability and work to protect the welfare and future of children who depend on this support,” 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 working with 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 $5 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 $5,000 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: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
