My Ex pays barely ANY child support even though he works FT. How can I stop him from getting away with it?

Question

My Ex husband claims to be working FT, but I see at MOST $60 a week (usually more like $20) when curret support is at $450 a month. I inquired w/the child support enforcement officer who notified me that I receive 50% of his paycheck. In WA state min wage is aprox $7 hrly. 7 X 8= $56 with that being said I can only assume that he is working LESS than PT hours.

He provides health insurrance for our son. I discoverd he has to be working a FT (30-40 hrs a week) to receive benefits. So, if I do the math 7 x 30= $210 minimum. I don't understand how he is getting away with this.

The child support enforcement officer says that his employer payroll dept claims I receive 50% of his pay. That is as far as they will go. They will not investigate for me, they take what they can get.

I cannot afford a lawyer but did get a consultation. Apparently there is NOTHING I can do on my own, he is not disclosing information.

HELP, what can I do?

PS He is a server and does not report tips.

Answer 1

Take him to Family Court, you don't need a Lawyer!

Answer 2

The child support enforcement officer is mistaken. They are responsible for collecting your money. The money should be going to them, and they send it to you. That's the way it works in CA. Go back and insist on talking to someone else. They are the ones that have to help you. Ask to speak to a supervisor. Tell them you want to see the records of how much they have collected. Keep good records of how much you receive too. Make copies of all checks, money orders or cash. There are always low cost legal clincs that can help you fill out court papers too.

Answer 3

If all else fails, see your local DHR (Department of Human Resources) which you can find on the Internet. They are usually able to help (and in most instances without a fee). In all else fails, you may have to get assistance from an attorney, though they do not come cheap! Good Luck!

Answer 4

well the honor system doesnt work, thats been proven. thats also why the state and federal government passed such strong laws for child support.

they are tired of people not paying for their kids.

your attorney visit sounds about right. sorry, but they can only take a certain percentage of someones checks. they can also tell him to get a second job, if the funds are doing it.

he doesnt actually think he has a right to claim the child(ren) on his taxes for deductions does he? he doesnt provide over 50% of their expenses with those payments, so he cant.

as for the tips, they know he doesnt report them, and can do nothing about it. the only thing you can do is ask for another court order; one for child support and one for daycare expenses, etc.

if he misses payments, skips them, etc you can ask your caseworker for an enforcement hearing; at this ask for a 'two week stipulation' (or what ever its called in your state)to be put on your case, due to his irregular payment history. that is where if he misses two weeks worth of payments, they can issue a warrant for his azz.

if you feel your caseworker or cs department are not on the ball, contact (in writing only) your regional Federal Child Support Office; give them your contact info, case number, problem and ask what they can do to help. they may not do much, but they can put heat on the case.

here are some links to help you; one is a cs calculator, just click on your state and fill it in (its to give a general idea as to what will be paid). some are to answer questions you may have about custody, visitation, etc.

also, please take the time to sign the petition...


http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/collectchildsupport

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http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/
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http://www.supportkids.com/

http://www.taxsites.com/index.htm
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http://www.supportcollectors.com/faq.php


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Answer 5

Woman go to court and hire a lawyer. Sue him for child support. Thats the only way he will be FORCED to pay child support. He has to obey court orders if he doesnt he goes to prison.

Answer 6

try and speak to the child support enforcer again and give them all the information you have and also tell your EX he needs to help you more since this is for the benefit of your child

Answer 7

circulate to the branch of baby help Enforcement. provide them his handle. they could be waiting to locate him by payroll information from his employer if he's working. additionally there are companies that convey mutually late baby help seem them up on line. be careful of those however I had a pal tell me that they wanted lots of the money to collect it, your superb guess is branch of baby help Enforcement. they gets him. additionally seem into receiving help For based toddlers interior the intervening time so which you and your toddlers can locate the money for to stay. in case you initiate receiving help For based toddlers additionally they are going to circulate after him to get that money back from him. it extremely is oftentimes performed via going to your interior sight Social centers workplace. solid success.

Answer 8

How much money do you think you're going to get from a waiter? They make next to nothing, by the time CS takes half his pay, what is he supposed to eat? Pocket lint? Lay off, greedy.

Answer 9

I would call your case worker and his and report him

Answer 10

dont hate the player hate the game ma