MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 41-year-old Richard Kaczynski of Warren 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. 11, 2013, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Matthew S. Switalski ordered Kaczynski to pay child support. Kaczynski allegedly failed to comply with the court’s order and, despite modifications, accrued a child support arrearage of $11,164.00. There have been seven show cause hearings, and two bench warrants issued.
After determining he has the ability to pay and with no enforcement options remaining, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged Kaczynski with failure to pay child support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four (4) years in prison.
On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, Kaczynski was arraigned in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township before Magistrate Ryan Zemke, who set bond at $2,791.00, cash only. A Probable Cause Conference is set for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. before 41B District Court Judge Carrie Lynn Fuca.
“I am proud of the work our Family Division is doing for children in Macomb County. They deserve dedicated advocates who will stand up for their needs. We are committed to working with parents who owe arrearages and helping them find a path toward compliance. It is only when all other options have been exhausted that we pursue criminal charges against a parent,” 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
