Michigan law under sections 750.165 and 750.166 addresses the enforcement of support orders, including the court's ability to suspend sentences if bonds are posted, and details about restitution related to unpaid support. It also clarifies the definition of the 'state disbursement unit' and provisions for enforcement and compliance. Additionally, section 750.166 pertains to a wife's right to testify against her husband in prosecutions.
Yes, the court may suspend your sentence if you file a bond conditioned on complying with the support order. Failure to comply can result in the sentence being enforced.
The 'state disbursement unit' is an entity established to manage the collection and disbursement of child support payments, as defined in Michigan law.
Restitution orders can reference unpaid support arrearages and direct payments, but they do not include separate awards for arrearages under the support order.
Yes, Michigan law permits a wife to testify against her husband in criminal prosecutions, as outlined in section 750.166.