2007-01-04 06:43:04 · 5 answers · asked by audra_howard 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What office is no help?
There should be a document titled Order to Appear, and it should have a date on it, as well as the time and place. Also, it depends on what portion of the child support process is taking place. Can you provide some more details?
EDIT RE: answer below
Child support is not automatically set unless the non-custodial parent continually fails to respond and appear. The first thing served upon a person is only the bignning of figuring the child support amount; more than likely, your boyfriends financial information is being requested so that child support can be computed according to the state guidelines. Where it goes from that point depends upon whether you live in an administrative or judicial state.
2007-01-04 06:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The papers will tell you if there is court date set--or you may get an official Notice of Hearing--however, it depends on what you were served with--if it's something new, like a Motion, you need to file a Response within the time frame (usually 10 to 20 days depending on the type of Motion and your rules of civil procedure). If you don't file an Answer or Response, they don't have to notify you of anything and can get a Default Judgment against you.
Sounds like you need to call an attorney. Plus, if it was your ex who as served, I'm wondering who even brought the case since any motion to increase support would need to come from you.
2007-01-04 15:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by kathylouisehall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was likely served with a notice that he must pay child support. This does not require a court date usually... If he responds then he will have the opportunity to deal with the matter in court (but the formulas are pretty standardized now).
Once the amount and frequency are set, THEN he has to pay. If he does not pay THEN a whole lot of things start to happen. Assuming you take this to your local county agency:
1) His salary (if he works) will be garnished - up to 50% of his net check. You may have to keep tabs on where he works and supply that info to the county
2) His tax return will be shortstopped and applied to any arrearage. That is pretty much automatic now.
3) His passport and any professional licenses will be placed on hold.
4) And of course, the ultimate... incarceration
BUT... the bad news... this is like a snowball going downhill. It takes more then a bit of time to get it up to speed.
The county will assign you a case worker... keep in touch with that person on a regular basis but do not piss him/her off or what little communication you get will dry up even more.
good luck
2007-01-04 14:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What does those papers say? Does it give a court date at all? There should be some file something in your country since he was served.
2007-01-04 14:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by wyattj23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have been "served". Next step is to "appear" in court. It is your right to contest the petition. This is all a process that must take place.
2007-01-04 14:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by cold runner 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋