Clinton County court sets payment plan in child-support arrearage conference

A child-support conference in Clinton County Court addressed arrearages and a requested payment schedule. Court records show the arrearage was reported as $1,983.21 and the last recorded payment was $20 on Oct. 29. The custodial party requested $1,200 by Dec. 3; after discussion about the noncustodial parent’s recent military training, job loss and current employment, the judge and parties agreed to a modified plan: $950 by Dec. 3 with the remainder to be paid within 60 days.

The judge and the parties discussed the noncustodial parent’s living arrangements and employment prospects; the noncustodial parent reported he was buying a home under a land contract and now employed at the county jail. The court encouraged diligent job-seeking and noted that completing the agreed payments would reduce enforcement action. The judge directed the parties to comply with the $950 deadline and the subsequent 60-day catch-up schedule.

This order reflects a negotiated, court-supervised repayment timetable; the judge emphasized that the noncustodial parent should make timely payments and pursue stable employment to meet obligations.