MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 45-year-old Ivan Williams, of Southfield, was arraigned on a charge of failure 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 November 15, 2011, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Tracey A. Yokich ordered Williams to pay child support. Despite a modification order, Williams allegedly failed to comply with the court’s order and accrued a child support arrearage of $9,165.13. It is further alleged that the last payment made was one year ago, in April 2025. There have been seven show cause hearings, and three bench warrants issued to obtain compliance.
After determining that Williams has the ability to pay, and with no enforcement options remaining or being effective, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged Williams with failure to pay child support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison. Williams was also charged as a Habitual Offender with a Second Offense Notice, which is an aggravating sentencing factor.
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Williams was arraigned in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township before Magistrate Ryan Zemke, who set bond at $2,291, cash only. A Probable Cause Conference is set for Monday, April 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. before 41B District Court Judge Carrie Lynn Fuca.
“A parent’s duty to support their child is a matter of law and basic responsibility, not personal convenience. When that duty is ignored, it places an unfair burden on the child and undermines their opportunity to thrive. Our office is committed to ensuring that children receive the support they are entitled to and to taking appropriate action when that obligation is not met. Those who fail to comply should expect to be held accountable,” 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 $4.5 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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Contact: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
