Help. Before marriage husband chose to hang out and not care for our family, so I filed for child support. After about 2 months he got his act together and started taking care of our daughter. So we went to court and I closed the case and had all the past and present arrears that was owed to me to be wiped clean. This motion was granted that day in court. Balance $0.00. Later he got a letter that said Balance $2,000 and I called and was told it was for her healthcare. Then it turned to $3,000 5 1/2 years later now its $4,000?! He never called to find out why!! Years later we got married, $230 came out my taxes towards it and now the sheriff is after him! The people they spoke to were told that he would have to pay $4,000 for bail! I checked online to see if money from irs was applied, and it wasnt. I will call tomorrow. He had one years ago and paid $250 he was ok.But if he or I go to child support will he be given the option to pay only a portion? We're broke! Any help would be great.
2007-07-31 16:53:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
This has all happened today as far as the sheriff visit. Should I wait until I could come up with some money even if its $200 before I call them? I don't know what to do. I'm scared. I really am. The irs took already $230 from my return but it doesnt show that it was recieved by child support. But if I came up with like $200, that including the irs check to them would be $430 in total. I have the proof for the $230 sent to them by the irs. Should I buy more time by not calling until I could come up with something? I've even thought about returning my baby on the way bassinet and stroller system to get back the money, but I would still need to replace it by the time the baby is due in Oct. I don't know. I really don't. But whatever it is that I have to do, I have to do it really fast.
2007-07-31 18:10:43 · update #1
I take it you were on state aid while he was not supporting the kids. (healthcare) That is not part of the arrerages you forgave. It has to be paid.
It's his mistake for not calling and making arrangements back when it was $2000, due to his non payment, there was interest added - that will not be forgiven.
They will make payment arrangements with you, but the entire amount will have to be paid, and be advised, interest will still accrue until it is paid off, basically keeping you in debt for a very long time - it's like a high interest credit card. If he misses a payment, the warrant will be reissued.
Take this incredibly seriously - he could land in jail for a year due to his carelessness about it. Sell, what you can, try to get a loan from family, find ways to cut corners to have extra money to pay this off as fast as you can. (get rid of cell phones, cable tv, don't go out to dinner - etc)
2007-07-31 17:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by allrightythen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down sweetie, this is an error in the child support division. When they wiped the slate clean they failed to terminate the order for support. What you need to do is call the child support division, explain that you went to court and refused child support because the two of you were together. Make it a point to tell them that the two of you are married and express your concern for the arrears and the warrant.
You may have to fax them the court papers from the date everything was wiped clean, but it should clear itself up. I will caution you that it will not clear up on its own. You need to contact them. They are the only ones who can stop the sherriff from picking him up.
I wish you luck honey and I apologize in advance for the nightmare you are about to envoke on while clearing this up. The child support division does not like to be proved wrong, nor do they like to go back and fix their screw ups. It's a horrible system.
2007-07-31 17:34:12 · answer #2 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If while you were seperated or divorced, you counted on the state for money, (i.e. welfare, Medicaid, etc.) then the state is the one wanting their money back from him. This will of course vary from state to state.
The increase in the amount is for interest.
Your best bet, is to contact the Child Support Office for your state, and explain to them, exactly what you have explained here, their ultimate goal is to get the money he owes them, they know they can't do that if he is sitting in jail.
That said, they still have the option of putting him in jail, but most courts really try to use this as a last resor with deadbeat dads.
He can contact them and try to make arrangements, you won't know if you don't call them. The 430.00 (including your tax return and cash on hand) is 10% of what he owes, that's a pretty good start.
And for G**'s sake, tell him that ignoring it won;t make it go away!!!
2007-07-31 19:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to get all of the relavent informaion you need to prove there is no money owing through the court.
2007-07-31 16:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call legal aid. The government is nothing to fool with, they want their money. Period.
2007-07-31 17:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋