I am about to take my daughters deadbeat dad to court over Child Support Payments as I suspect he is purposefully hiding his income to reduce his liability to the rediculous amount of $60.00 per month. For the last 10 years his income has been on average $50-$60k, resulting in Child Support Payments of $800 per month. I know that he is not earning only $18k per year as he claims as he could not afford his home, cars, business/factory etc, and suspect his wife, who works with him in their business is taking home most of the money in her name. Will a court rule a back payment if he is found guilty? My solicitor is seeking a full disclosure of the business, and both he and his wifes incomes/tax returns. Also, if his books do not show evidence of foul play, would his many assets and lifestyle be considered, as these certainly do not represent a wage of $18,000?
2006-12-05 18:15:16 · 4 answers · asked by just-curious 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I agree with everyone else that the court will most likely find in your favor if you can prove that he is hiding or lying about his income. As far as back pay most states will only grant it back to the date in which you filed your claim.
2006-12-06 06:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by A W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live in the U.S.?
I live in Ohio and I can tell you that if the factory/business is in the wife's name and his name is no part of it than they won't consider it his income(at least in Ohio) The thing is she can make it look like he is on the payroll and there really isn't anything that they will do about it..
If he has gotten away with it for this long than I would bet that is the case. As far as I know they will not consider his house or car in deciding his support..It is most likely in her name anyways..The only way you would get money out of his house is if he went to sell it and it was in his name..Than you could get most if not all of what he owes you!!
Hope this answered your question! GOOD-LUCK!!!
2006-12-06 02:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's no doubt the court will rule in your favor, but I don't know they will give you the full amount. They will do one or twoo things, they will oder him to pay or they will take it ou of his check ( if they find any edivance to back up your claim) good luck to you
2006-12-06 02:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by meatmeat2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the court can rule in your favor, but the amount of back pay will be determined by the court.
if your lawyer can make astrong case, he can get the full amount for you.
2006-12-06 02:23:20 · answer #4 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋