MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 33-year-old Mark Oneal of Mount Clemens 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 Feb. 6, 2017, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Matthew S. Switalski ordered Oneal to pay child support. Oneal allegedly failed to comply with the court’s order and accrued $20,538.55 in back child support. There have been two show cause hearings.
After determining he has the ability to pay and with no enforcement options remaining, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged Oneal with failure to pay child support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four (4) years in prison.
On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, Oneal was arraigned in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township before Magistrate Ryan Zemke, who set bond at $5,134.00, cash only. A Probable Cause Conference is set for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. before 41B District Court Judge Sebastian Lucido.
“As parents, we share a fundamental duty to support our children, not only emotionally, but financially. When a parent fails to meet that obligation, it is the children who suffer most. Our office is committed to upholding the law and ensuring that every child receives the support they are entitled to. Enforcing child support orders is not only about accountability, but also about protecting the well-being and future of our community’s children,” 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. It is anticipated the pilot court will launch this month.
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 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: Esther Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
