I live in Illinois and my step son just turned 18 but has not yet graduated from high school so the state automatically extended child support until he graduates. At the same time they did a case review and said my husband had missed 13 payments from the years of 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003 and now has to pay the delinquency plus interst! We tried to fight it saying it was court order to be withheld. And believe me if it had not been taken out of his check, we would have known.The states said prove it was paid and the court ordered withholding notice and the fact that it was withheld ever other week was not enough. Only proof would be pay check stubs and I didn't keep 8 years worth. Let this be a lesson learned....KEEP YOUR PAY CHECK STUBS FOR THE ENTIRE TIME YOU PAY CHILD SUPPORT!!! According to the state, they have no obligation to notify of a delinquency in a more timely manner. Isn't this a big surprise.
2007-11-28 09:15:01 · 4 answers · asked by Sharlena 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
In our state the custodial parent can forgive arrearages. Would it be a possibility for him to ask his ex if she would be willing to forgive the back support if it is an option for you?
2007-11-28 09:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may still have a chance. Hopefully he s still employed by the same employer and if so, theyll have records of court ordered withdrawls from his paycheck so it might be worth checking. Also request a detailed printout on his account from the child support collection agency. Dont let this just die and accept it as it is. Force their hand to see if they made a mistake. Get whatever records from the IRS as they could help. Dont let Big Brother roll over on you just becausethey say so. Good luck and Happy Holidays
2007-11-28 09:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as I am a mother who receives child support, I will put my two cents in. I totally agree that interest should not be added on to late or past accounts. It's hard enough for the man to pay weekly sometimes(my ex). If the father is paying that's what matters, all states should drop interest, it's ridiculous!
2007-11-28 09:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if this will be any help in your case, but it is possible that your husband's employer still has a record of the pay stubs. I agree it is ludicrous that they are now saying he missed payments when they were supposed to be keeping track of it.
2007-11-28 09:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by tarahdb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋