I have a court ordered withholding decree, He has changed jobs, won't tell me where.. Says his pay went to $8.00 (from a $25.00 hr job) He is sending child support directly to me instead of thru the court as is ordered. He is paying for only 1 child.(I understand that part, as my daughter is now out of the house) but I'm concerned that he isn't going thru the court to make everything legal. What are my options when he is not obeying court orders?
2006-10-07 02:57:58 · 9 answers · asked by robinnbama 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I AM A DIVORCE lawyer,this is totally wrong, he must pay the court order, until he goes back to court,and asks, for a change,why hasn't the court contacted, you because he is in the rear on payments.....call and report this today.....if you need help contact your local legal service for a free consultation......or call my office if you live in pa. 215-788-0985
2006-10-07 03:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by bull 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is not in compliance with the court order. take the checks he is sending for the lower amout to the court house and show them what he is doing.. it is only legal to change the amount you pay through the courts. They will find out he isn't paying the whole amount and charge him with back suport later on and or put him in jail for contempt of court and then he will lose this job and not be able to pay his suport at all.. Guess he shouldn't have changed his job from the $25 per hour to a $8 per hour that isn't your fault.. he is still to pay what he was told to by the courts unless it is amended.by the courts.
You shouldn't have cashed the checks you did, but take the next one to the court house and see what they tell you to do. Or go through the lawyer you had through your divorce and have them fix it for you.. don't let this slide it will cause problems later on.. make it legal.
2006-10-07 03:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by Sandy F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him back to court, he is in contempt of the court ordered child support. he cannot lower the amount until he gets a judge to authorize it and is liable fior the amount he withholds that is les than what is ordered. he will have to pay the back payments to you to make up the shortage until he can have it legally adjusted. the judge may allow him to get off from paying you the shortfall, but if he doesn't have it legally adjusted, you can sue him in civil court for breach of contract and collect it outside of the family court action.
2006-10-07 03:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by casurfwatcher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men! ! ! ! I swear.....can't trust them for nothing. I'm having my own battle right now, but for now I'll try and help you with yours...
Go to your child support agency and report him..... I've learned lately that it's good to leave a paper trail...So document everything...If he's giving you cash, get a receipt....a check? and so forth....
He doesn't call the shots when the courts are involved..You know this....Make him do it by the book. It's the only way to keep things straight...
Much luck to you....! ! ! ! !
2006-10-07 03:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by Sweetea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to court. He will then be obliged to document this huge fall in earnings, and the support will be adjusted by the judge.
2006-10-07 03:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by trishopesisters 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he for real? Oh well, contact the courts, he broke the court order and let them deal with him.
2006-10-07 03:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go Back to Court! I argee with Bull who gave the first answer! The court will get him. He is in the rears.... COURT!
2006-10-07 03:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by msladykm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way it was done to me is she filed,and they served me with papers.I then had to appear in court.The judge ordered me to show my check stubs to the claim rep. there.He adjusted my amount to be paid by my earnings.He has no choice but to show proof of earnings,or he could be found in contempt of court.Not a pretty thing!The maximum in Illinois is 32%,not sure in your state,but most are common in wage percent deductions.
2006-10-07 03:12:58 · answer #8 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for HIM. All blood sucking leaches like yourself should be sent to jail. Be grateful for what you get. Many get NOTHING
2006-10-07 03:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋