Limitations on withholding arrearrages

by Ed Meyer
(Belton Missouri)

I owe (not in dispute) back child support with no current support(State of Michigan), 2 years ago I lost my job in Florida, and ended up moving to Missouri and eventually found a minimum wage job where I average between 20 and 30 hours a week.

While working in Florida arrears were being taken from my pay, and I had no complaints, I in fact do owe the money, and am perfectly willing to pay it.

Unfortunately they are now withholding 50% of my minimum wage paycheck, leaving me between $27 and $98 dollars a week to "live" on.

I have made numerous attempts to contact the child support worker (Genessee County Michigan), without receiving any replies.

DOes the 30 hours a week withholding exemption stated in the CCPA, apply to my case?

I have made an offer to pay at least $25 a week until either I find a better job, or my hours are increased.

No human being can be expected to survive on the amount that I am allowed to take home, were it not for my brother giving me a place to stay, I would be totally homeless, and working in a restaurant now at least I can eat occasionally.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ed Meyer