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.
2007-01-28 09:32:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your child support agency has a duty to get the support you're entitled to. Here is a link to OCSE state map. Click on your state and find your local agency.
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
Call and ask to speak with a supervisor. Child support CAN AND DOES get payroll information. There are HUGE penalties for falsifying reports. Sounds like your county does not want to work for you. If you get no where with your local office--call your state office and ask to file a complaint.
In the meantime, sign up for every public assistance benefit you can qualify for. This compels your state to act.
2007-01-31 05:57:20 · answer #1 · answered by Cherie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if its like anywhere else I have seen.. Doing that kind of job their wage isnt minimum wage. They make half of minimum wage so 3.50 an hour in this case. Plus tips. Just about anywhere I have been this is the norm.
So 3.50 x 40 = 140 dollars, minus about 10 dollars fed tax, minus whatever yoru state income tax is, minus his contribution for the health plan.
Im guessing he is lucky if his check is 100 dollars a week. which would be consistent with the amount your getting. Which means he is having to live on 50 dollars a week or less also. plus his tips.
Which most people in that industry either dont report or report less than what they get.
At least he provides health insurance. That is worth more money I would bet than the 50 dollars a week.
I am sure its hard. I would think the best advice is that if your not remarried ( I am assuming your not otherwise I wouldnt think this would be an issue ) Then move in with your parents. If that is possible. Its good for your son and more affordable for you.
I dont know if you work I would imagine you do.
I know this though. At some point in time maybe he will realize that he can better provide for his son if he gets a better job.
But your likely hood of influencing that only diminishes if you try to force it. Its best to be civil to him and subtle about your situation.
I dont know what kind of person he is but he may realize that decide on his own he needs to do more.
2007-01-28 17:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by sociald 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your ex really sounds like a douchebag. Sounds like you will have to make an application in court against him to enforce the child support order. The Court has the power to order financial disclosure. It is difficult, but still possible to do this without a lawyer. There is probably assistance you can get from a local legal aid charity or whatever.
2007-01-28 17:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by Cracker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he is in that industry and doesn't claim tips, you are legally not obligated to the tips. I have a friend whos ex was self employed and claimed 13000 a year when everyone full well knew he made close to 80000, and she got next to nothing for child support. She ended up playing dirty and threatened to report him to the irs and he pays her more each month, but not much. The only thing you could do, if you wanted to play low, would be to report him to the irs. Tips made off of credit cards would bust him. A little too extreme for myself, but then again, I am not in your situation.
2007-01-28 18:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by MNBound 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are getting the short end of the stick, alright--and you are not alone. This kind of abuse is not only rampant, it is virtually encouraged by the conservatives in jurisdictions where they are in control. And there is no question the law is being violated.
Your best bet is to get in touch woth some woen's activist/advocacy organizations. Some are set up to help women in your situation. Some aren't--so be patient (and persistant)--they can still help you find someone to help.
2007-01-28 18:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop reying on the dead beat, Get out there and do better for you and your child on your own.
In the long run the two of you will gain big time, and loser dad can jump in the sewer
2007-01-28 17:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋