My ex is in prison for some things he did, not worth mentioning, and he is serving 13 years for it. I have never recieved any kind of child support from him at all, yes before he went to prison I applied for child support and he actually had a court order to go and get a job to pay me child support. Of course he didnt. Isnt there some way I can get my child support for my son?? Right now he's only obligated to pay me 51 dollars a month, so its not much anyways but its something. I dont see how he can get away with owing child support, not to mention he owes about 2 other girls child support besides me. I heard about getting child support from another source and him having to owe them also. They put guys in jail for owing child support but what does jail time do for us financially?? Its like they just get away with it, he could care less to be in prison, its a free ticket for him. Any advice? and please no smart remarks.
2007-02-03 02:10:08 · 19 answers · asked by dmtv08052003 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Unless you have a actual good answer for this question, dont bother. If you dont know then dont answer please!!!
2007-02-03 02:58:06 · update #1
I asked this question hoping that someone might have went through the same thing, I know I should probably call social services or something, but its a saturday i'm getting quick opinons here.
2007-02-03 03:12:08 · update #2
And trust me people I do not want nothing to do with him at all! 51 bucks isnt much I know, i'm just trying to get the point across about owning up to responsibilities, I take care of my son very well on my own, just wanted to know how I can make him do alittle bit of the dirty work hisself.
2007-02-03 04:18:06 · update #3
OK people on here don't understand anything unless they are or have went threw it and the way it looks they haven't. I know what you mean, there are no ways that hey are going to pay that i can think of except if they make money in prison. My ex goes to jail because of not paying and it still don't do him any good. just because he is not paying don't make you a bad mom, but I know that it is not just your responsibility for caring for them by yourself. I'm really not to sure how it all works but I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this big world, I'm right here with you! If you find anything out look me up!
Good luck and hope you may find out what you need to know!!
Just ignore the stupid answers it's just that they don't know the answer
2007-02-03 03:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by Robin t 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He may be in jail, but that doesn't mean that he gets out of having to pay the support. The support that he owes will just keep accruing over time and yes they do tack interest on that. Your ex will have to pay all the back child support once he is released from prison. If he gets a legitimate job his wages will be garnished until all of his back child support is payed. Other than that there really isn't much else you can do. You might check with your states child support enforcement office and find out what you can do to ensure that he pays his support. Generally they can give you the best answers since they are the ones that deal directly with child support.
2007-02-03 02:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by truckerman96 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why on earth would you choose to be with a man when he already owes two women child support? Doesn't that tell you what poor character he has?
Obviously, its too late for that "answer," but the best way to find out about getting the child support owed to you is by consulting a lawyer. I know lawyers are expensive, but there are some firms out there that do pro bono work or will offer a free consultation. You'll have to do some research in your area. This may not be much help, but I doubt anyone on here is going to know the best legal ways to approach this...
Good luck!
2007-02-03 02:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by jered_gold 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Truthfully, there isn't really much you are going to be able to do. While incarcerated, any missed support will be accrued along with interest. But, in reality, the chances of you ever being paid in full are slim to none, and slim is walking out the door.
Given he is in prison, I doubt very seriously he owns a home, has any investments, retirement, or things of that nature. Those are assets that can be gone after in cases where father's do not pay. If there is nothing there to go after, you can basically plan on not getting paid.
If you qualify for the differens social welfare programs, I would take advantage of them. If you do not, then there isn't much more to do other than plan on raising the children on your own. It isn't fair, but that is the reality of the situation.
2007-02-03 03:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In some states you can get the childsupport office to pay you through the Welfare System. Then have him reimburse the department. This never worked for me but it could for you. Also some states have an inmate work program where they earn money in prison. Then take childsupport out of that pay. I would also check on Social Security , there might be a way to collect through this department since he is in jail. I am trying to find out I have a friend that did something like this for her childsupport. I will find out and send another answer.
I had four children and received one payment of fifty dollar, which bounced my account. The judge only order this amount per month. I was shocked. My husbands pay was being hidden under the table. I was making 800.00 salary. He was making 4000.00.
I know how you feel. Good luck!
2007-02-03 02:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by lizzybit64 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I do'n t know what state you live in. But do a search for "Child Support Services Department. Also I have 1-800-615-8858. I live in Ca but that might be a nationwide number. If there is a court order go thru ARDC and the DA will take control of the case. The goverment hates to pay money to support children who have deadbeat dads. So they like to find them and get paid back.
2007-02-03 02:20:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he won't pay you child support, then the support can be taken out of his paycheck before he even sees it. Most states will do this.
However, you cannot force someone to have a job if they don't want one. Do you really want someone like this in your life, even if it's for $600 a year? I mean, that's not a lot of money, you could get that by working weekends at mcdonalds for a month easy.
My mom dropped my dad after he went to jail, and I thank her for that every day. He had another kid with another woman, and when she demanded child support, he demanded to spend time with the kid. I met the kid a few years back and he was a screwed up person from what the father did to him.
I hope this helps.
2007-02-03 02:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
If your ex is in prison then there is no way that you can get child support from him. There are men who are in prison because they do not pay child support? But why are they in prison? No woman can get money from someone when they are locked up. I sure am sorry for all of your problems with your ex. Alot of men don't care about their children. I hope that you are able to give your child a good life without the child support. I would say good riddance to the ex. I would be glad that he is in prison.
2007-02-03 02:22:24 · answer #8 · answered by Nancy M. 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The only person who can answer this for you is a lawyer. Look up legal assistance for your area if you do not have the money to pay for a lawyer. Go through the correct channels, child support services and such.
2007-02-03 03:06:31 · answer #9 · answered by Carey L 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How is he going to pay you if he's in jail? Sorry, but your only option is to try and learn to take care of you and the kids...on your own. Most people can live without $51/mo. He doesn't pay when he gets out, then he can't see the kids.
2007-02-03 02:14:27 · answer #10 · answered by Groovy 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋