Does he still get to see his daughter?
2007-02-22 01:41:45 · 12 answers · asked by destini'smom 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I don't want to keep her from him, because I know she loves him very much. I grew up without a father and I don't want her to have to go through the same thing. I was just wondering if that is an option to get him to pay. Thanks!!
2007-02-22 02:14:23 · update #1
Such great answers. Thanks for the help.
2007-02-24 02:41:05 · update #2
child support and visitation are always two separate issues, and treated as such in court.
he gets to see his child(ren) no matter what he owes.
if he doesnt pay, you contact your caseworker. they schedule enforcement hearings, etc etc.
the state and federal government are tired of people not paying for their kids, so they passed stronger laws against deadbeats. your best bet is to learn all you can regarding your states child support laws. ALL of 'em.
every state is slightly different about it, but its all still stronger.
here are some links. just click on your state and look up the subject you need.
YAHOO SUPPORT GROUP
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SingleMomsOnaMission/
DEADBEATS
http://www.wantedposters.com/deadbeats_usa_a_to_f.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/creep/deadbeatparentssuck/
http://www.deadbeatjustice.com/list.htm
www.goodparentspay.com
CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATORS
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/calculators.htm
http://www.alllaw.com/calculators/childsupport/
http://www.helpyourselfdivorce.com/child-support-calculators.html
LAWS
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/states.htm
http://www.divorcehq.com/spprtgroups.html
http://www.divorceinfo.com/statebystate.htm
http://www.divorcenet.com/states
http://www.divorcesource.com/
http://www.divorcesource.com/info/deadbeat/deadbeat.shtml
http://www.divorcecentral.com/
http://family.findlaw.com/
http://family.findlaw.com/child-support/unpaid-support/support-orders-enforcement.html
http://www.divorcehq.com/deadbeat.html
http://www.divorceinfo.com/
http://www.divorceinanutshell.com/
http://www.lawchek.com/Library1/_books/domestic/qanda/childsupp.htm
http://family.findlaw.com/child-support/support-laws/state-child-/
http://www.supportguidelines.com/resources.html
http://www.supportguidelines.com/links.html
http://www.supportguidelines.com/laypersons.html
http://www.supportguidelines.com/articles/news.html
http://family.findlaw.com/child-support/support-basics/
http://www.spiesonline.net/deadbeat.shtml
http://www.childsupport-aces.org/index2.html
STATS
http://www.childsupport-aces.org/acesstatistics.html
FINDING DEADBEATS
http://www.wantedposters.com/skiptrace.htm
http://find.intelius.com/search-name.php?ReportType=1&
http://www.discreetdata.com/index.html
http://www.identitycrawler.net/people_search.html
http://www.efindoutthetruth.com/
http://www.peoplefinders.com
http://zabasearch.com/
FED AGENCIES
http://www.ncsea.org/
http://www.nfja.org/index.shtml
http://www.naag.org/issues/issue-consumer.php
REGIONAL FEDERAL CHILD SUPPORT OFFICES
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/oro/regions/acf_regions.html
FACTS AND REGIONAL FEDERAL CS OFFICE INFO
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/fct/fct4.htm
http://www.divorcesource.com/WI/ARTICLES/beaulier11.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/opa/fact_sheets/cse_factsheet.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/index.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/faq.html
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/fop/passport.htm
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/fop/fop.htm
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/faq/faq.htm
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/grants/grants_cse.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/index.html
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/region2/index.html
http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/offsets_childsupport.html
http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal
http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/
http://www.fedworld.gov/gov-links.html
http://fatherhood.hhs.gov/pfs92/ch3.htm
SSI AND CHILD SUPPORT
http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/policybriefs/pb2004-02.html
http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/
http://family.findlaw.com/
FIND YOUR STATE REPS
http://www.usa.gov/
http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtml
http://www.nga.org
http://www.naag.org/attorneys_general.php
CHILD SUPPORT LIEN NETWORK
(some states work with them)
http://www.childsupportliens.com/
COLLECTORS
http://www.supportkids.com/
http://www.supportcollectors.com/faq.php
http://www.deadbeatdadfinders.com/
http://www.deadbeatdadfinders.com/links.html
http://www.childsupport-aces.org/index2.html
http://www.divorcesource.com/info/deadbeat/deadbeat.shtml
TAX INFO
http://www.taxsites.com/index.htm
http://www.divorceinfo.com/taxes.htm
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc354.html
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc422.html
http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq4-5.html
http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html
http://www.irs.gov/advocate/index.html
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p525/index.html
http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/offsets_childsupport.html
http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/14/pf/taxes/do_not_miss_tax_breaks/index.htm?postversion=2007021411
REPORT DEADBEATS
WORKING UNDER THE TABLE
(in writing, to your local and federal IRS offices)
http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html
http://www.irs.gov/compliance/enforcement/article/0,,id=106778,00.html
SEX OFFENDERS
http://www.mapsexoffenders.com/
http://www.scanusa.com/
http://www.nsopr.gov/
http://www.familywatchdog.us/Default.asp
2007-02-22 03:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Yvette B yvetteb 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't withhold his daughter for non-payment that just makes you look bad. But don't believe the person who said IF you do keep her from him he doesn't have to pay. That doesnt make sense. Visitation and Support are two seperate issues. You cant have it one way and not the other. But you can get the courts to make him pay - you need to complain over and over until they get so sick of you that they finally do something. Talking to your caseworker supervisor always helps get the job done. Good luck. Every child needs both parents in their lives and the support of both parents.
2007-02-22 21:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Tink 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes he still gets to see his daughter. You can't stop him from seeing the child if he doesn't pay. You need to take him back to court for that. However, if you keep his daughter from him he can inform the courts of that and with hold payments until his visitation is restored. Don't keep the child away from him, that will just look bad on you when you go back to court.
2007-02-22 09:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by littlemama_rules 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Talk to your lawyer, as it varies from State to State, but in general, no...if there is a Court Ordered Child Support Order which he is required to pay (and in most states, garnished from his paycheck) he has to pay of go to jail. You likely could have him arrested if you have the above if he is in arrears, but then you have to weigh you daughter seeing her Daddy being arrested for wanting to see her against receiving money for child support. In the long run, your daughter is likely to need to know her Dad loves her more than he provided money to support her, but that is your personal decision to make.
2007-02-22 10:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Child support and visitation are looked at as two seperate issues. You need to get with your child support agency over the support. But he still has a legal right to see his child. ......Child support is not the payment of a fee for visitation.
2007-02-22 10:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Child support is not payment for visitation rights so yes he still gets to see his daughter. However YOU have to go to the D.A. with the order of support and tell them he is not paying his child support. If I were you I'd also file for welfare for the child...then the STATE will go after him for child support as well as repayment for the funds they paid out due to his non-support.
2007-02-22 14:11:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
take him to court have him served at work to let his co-workers know what kind of father he is and more important do not give up the feds will take his tax refund for past child support owed as for the child seeing him thats a tough one the knee jerk reaction is to say no but he is her father and she misses him i am sure so for her sake i would let her see him.
2007-02-22 10:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by patbgone 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think legally he is allowed, but personally I'd say no. Also there are agencies out there to help collect child support & have it taken directly from his pay.
2007-02-22 09:46:41 · answer #8 · answered by sweet pea 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't keep him from seeing his daughter BUT you can take hime to domestic relations and they will force him to pay support.
2007-02-22 09:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, You take the ***** to court and the judge will make him pay you your money. Cuz hell that's what I would do. Good luck getting your money. Hope all goes well.
2007-02-22 09:46:10 · answer #10 · answered by mebitch 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋