Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Kenneth McCormick, a 44-year-old Highland, MI man, was arraigned on a charge of failing to pay child support after allegedly accruing an arrearage of over $5,000.
On Jan. 5, 2005, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Antonio P. Viviano ordered McCormick to pay child support. It is alleged that McCormick owes back child support in the amount of $5,480.00 with the last payment made nearly five years ago. He has had eight Show Cause Hearings and five bench warrants were issued.
After exhausting all enforcement options and determining McCormick has the ability to pay, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged McCormick with failure to pay child support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four (4) years in prison.
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, McCormick was arraigned in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township before Magistrate Ryan Zemke, who set bond at $1,370.00, cash only. A Probable Cause Conference is set for Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. before 41B District Court Judge Jacob Femminineo, Jr.
“Every parent has both a legal responsibility and a moral obligation to support their children financially. Choosing to disregard a court-ordered child support obligation denies children the resources they need and unfairly burdens the custodial parent. This office will continue to pursue enforcement and hold accountable anyone who fails to meet their duty under the law,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
Prosecutor Lucido has 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.
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 $3.2 million for children from delinquent parents.
For assistance with child support cases, 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.
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 Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
