child support fraud by state agency?

Question

Husband's case was closed by Mi in 2005 because of graduation, not age. Now, OH has determined that he owes $9.70 in arrearages for cs. No prob. They also state he owes 3300 in spousal support, that was ordered because he requested visitation of his child and blah blah. As of this month, OH has bypassed the MI court system and placed an order to collect $365.00 a month in cs arrearages (only owe $9.70) and the $100.00 for the spousal support. This order is in effect, because it is coming out of his MI employment check as of this week. Does anyone know a great attorney in OH or how to prove to OH that they are collecting a cs payment extremely greater than what is owed? I am tired of dealing with this state. I have thought of sending the proof of the collection of $365.00 a month for a $ 9.70 arrearage and their collection of to a newspaper in the city that collects the cs to prove the inadequates of cs collections.

Actually, MI closed the cs case when the child graduated. The child was already 18 before graduation and the case stayed open after 18 until grad. MI followed the interstate order as it was written. His ex came after him for the back spousal (ten years later) when he took her to court for visitation. OH cannot collect just the spousal without cs involved is what I am speculating. That's why they are taking $365 a month for a balance owed (at the date of cs ending because the child was 18 and graduated) of $9.70. I guess until the spousal is paid his cs arrearage will be paid at a few cents a week. Which I believe is very unfair. Because the interstate claim was fulfilled through MI, OH has bypassed the MI cs system. OH sent the order directly to his employer for withholding. I definitely will get ahold of our AG. He is really great at returning emails personally.

Answer 1

someone dropped that case when the child graduated, rather then when they turned 18. i'd want to know WHO did that. i'd want a name.

your going about it the wrong way... you need to pull rank on 'em. deal with those who oversee all of them.


1) sit down and write a letter. in it, give your contact info, case number, the problem, the proof (label it as "A", "B", "C" etc for each). ask them if they can help in this gross mismanagement of your case. ask them how they can justify or came up with such figures?

2) then take that ONE letter and FAX it to the following:
a) both states Attorney General (link is below)
b) both states Governor (link is below)
c) both states Regional FEDERAL Child Support Office (link is below)

phone calls are useless; they are ignored, denied and forgotten. mail ends up on someones "to do" pile, but FAXES are effective. its proof you sent it and proof they recieved it, therefor, they HAVE to address it. if you cant find a fax number (most are listed online) then just call them and ask for it.

if you hear nothing in a week, fax them again. fax them weekly if need be. its the squeaky wheel that gets the oil, if ya know what i mean.

The Regional FEDERAL CS Office's fax number is on the right hand side of the website (after you've clicked your state)

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

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
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Answer 2

I can tell you from experience that you will not win a fight against child support enforcement in any state. Just bite the bullet and hope it doesn't shatter your teeth.If you find an organization that fights for the rights of people in our situation let everyone know.

Answer 3

I really don't know of any good attorney but I live in Ohio as well and my ex owes me alot of money and he has only paid twice both times with income tax checks and they said because he owed the state and since it was paid by income tax money they get it and not my kid it's not fair.

Answer 4

wow that's messed up. I wish i could help but I think your in for a major fight.. best of luck to you