TANF

Posted on June 19th, 2018

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Replaced Aid to Families with Dependant Children (AFDC or ADC). In Michigan, known as Financial Independence Program (FIP).…

Suspension

Posted on June 19th, 2018

Held up or put on the shelf; temporarily stopped.…

Surcharge

Posted on June 19th, 2018

A penalty assessed on support which is not paid timely.…

Supreme Court

Posted on June 19th, 2018

The court of last resort in Michigan, the highest appeals court in the state.…

Support Order

Posted on June 19th, 2018

An order issued by the family division ordering the payment of money for children or spouse in a domestic relations action.…

Summons

Posted on June 19th, 2018

A notice given to a party that a court action has been started against them.…

Stipulation

Posted on June 19th, 2018

A mutual agreement between parties or his/her attorneys which resolves a particular issue.…

Statutes

Posted on June 19th, 2018

Laws of the State of Michigan enacted by the Legislature.…

Statute of Limitations

Posted on June 19th, 2018

In civil matters, the time limit on the right to seek relief in court for damages.…

Sole Custody

Posted on June 19th, 2018

An order of the court which provides that children reside with one parent, and that parent is responsible for all decisions affecting them.…