How do I go about finding a dead beat dad?

Question

My ex-husband, whom I havent seen in close to seven years, owes me almost $30,000 in back child support and no one can seem to find him. He used to live in Kansas, but has bounced around for years. I moved from Kansas to Colorado years ago, but did try to stay in contact, however that became impossible after he was incarcerated. My daughter has since been adopted so the state of Kansas no longer considers it a priority to collect on the back pay that I am legally entitled to up until the day she was adopted. Basically they told me that I have to locate where he lives and his place of employment on my own and once I do, let them know. To be blunt Kansas never really pursued it much before she was adopted either.That's how come he owes me so much money in the first place.

To clarify, my current husband adopted her as his own, but by law I'm still entitled to all of the back child support my ex-husband owes me.

Also I don't feel that I should have to invest money into any websites that "help" you find them. Investing my time advocating for the money my child rightfully deserves should be more than enough.

Answer 1

This isn't an instant answer, but most states now have offices which will help you track this man down. Access differs from state to state, but I suggest you contact your governor's office and the same office in your former state. Check for the governor to have an assistant named something like 'Consumer Protection Advocate' or an office of his Attorney General's Division of Consumer Affairs, or similar. Don't be afraid to ask his operator to route you to an assistant who might help - they are generally good people, and, believe it or not, helping you is an important part of what they are paid for. It's how the governor stays in office, and one of the reason he wanted to be in that office. Federal officers can also be a resource now, too. Human Services folks are now likely to help you track this guy down and garnishee any money coming to him from the US Govt. Good luck.

Answer 2

Biki, if you won't spend money, your options are very limited. I expect a Google search won't help much. I'd either try a search firm or hire a private detective to do the search. Think of it as an investment: spend a little to get a lot more. But you will also have to face the fact that he may not be earning much money even now, and you will have to sue him wherever he is to collect, and this might just not be worth the expense. I mean, if he's in Alaska, and you want to sue him for $30,000, you will need to hire an Alaska attorney to file suit in the courts of Alaska.

Answer 3

Coked-Up-Chef needs to stop doing drugs, they are bad mmmkayyy...and learn to read an entire question before spewing forth idiocy...

and in answer to your question, it seems you are limited when the agencies that are supposed to assist you do not. It would be great if somehow the IRS and the local child support collection agencies shared a data base, it would allow income tax to be garnished at the very least, ensuring that at least once a year you would have a payment of some sort... unfortunately that doesn't help you... Sorry Biki.

Answer 4

You got problems in your life of love,
You got a broken heart
He's double-dealin' with your best friend,
That's when the teardrops start,
Pick up the phone, I'm always home,
just make a social call
Come right in, foget about him,
We'll have ourselves a ball!

Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap!
Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap!
Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap!

Answer 5

States generally only prioritize cases that involve welfare.

If you expect the attorney general or the state to help you, you are going to be very disappointed. How you "feel" about it is totally irrelevant.

Hire an attorney to pursue the matter or forget about it.

Answer 6

Wait you want money for the kid that you didnt keep? Go back to working the corners.

Answer 7

It helps if you have his social security # and/or his state driver's license or ID #. Use one of the web-sites listed the list of answers.

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Answer 8

there is now an organization that will help with that: Its supportforkids. Try to google them.

Answer 9

Use this www.net-detective.com to find him, then serve him!!!

if he is working, you can garnish his wages, and if he owns any property, you can place a lean against it.

NAIL HIM!!!!!!

Answer 10

http://www.deadbeatdadfinders.com/
http://www.ehow.com/how_8050_track-down-deadbeat.html

Hope these help!! And Im happy that your child has a real father to take care of her!!