MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that he and Kymberly Shinneman, the Chief of the Family Division, will host a Holiday Season Child Support Telephone Town Hall, “What Both Parents Need to Know,” on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 6:30 pm.
Whether you need to start a child support case, want to find out how to collect on owed child support, or want to get back on track with paying child support, this free event is for you. Your level of involvement is up to you. You can just listen or general questions are welcome!
Please sign up on the Macomb County Prosecutor’s official website if you want to ensure that you receive a call. www.macombgov.org/departments/prosecutors-office.
The Prosecutor’s Office will call out to 100,000 Macomb County residents to participate in this event. Please answer the call from MACOMB COUNTY at 6:30 on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025!
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. To be considered for review, the arrearage must 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.
To start a child support case, call (866) 540-0008.
If you are owed more than $5,000 in support, call (586) 493-4488.
If you owe and want to get back on track to avoid prosecution, call (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
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
