I am recieving a 10,000usd inheritance due to the recent passing of my two grandparents and was wondering if the government can garnish money from this for back child support or if I am personally responsible to do the right thing and pay the arrears
2007-12-06 04:58:36 · 24 answers · asked by Joey B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, They can garnish an inheritance. But, it is beneficial for you to take personal responsibility.
2007-12-06 05:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by jeff 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you are a parent, you have an obligation to your children (and to us) to make sure your children are cared for, educated, well fed, and upstanding members of society.
Child support helps make this happen (albiet it's not a perfect system, no system ever is, it's a good starting point).
It would be in your best interest to make them aware of the money, before they take it.
Lots of child care cases are up to the person handling the case. If they see you are seriously making an effort to support your offspring, they will do what they can (as managers of the system) to help you out.
Go the extra effort and do the right thing. It will help your cause.
BUT, if you choose to hide it, and they find it, you could incur punitive damages, fines, and even get in legal trouble (jail).
Without knowing what state you reside in, or the specific laws applying, I can't say more. But it would be a bad thing to try to hide it, and worse if you get caught.
Be a man. Support your obligation and the choices you made. Your children will be better off for it, and that goes a long way.
good luck friend
2007-12-06 05:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by The Paladin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to get a payment history from the child support office first, dating all the way back to when he started that job. Then I hope that he kept EVERY single paystub from that employer. Next he will have to compare the two, & see how much was taken, verses how much was sent to the child support office. Then he can TRY to show this proof to the payroll dept. at his old job, & see if he can get them to straighten things out. If they will not, he will HAVE to get a lawyer. What that employer did IS ILLEGAL. They are in for huge fines & lots of trouble if this goes to court. Unfortunatly your b/f has the burden of proof & will have to take it to court if they will not comply. That is why I suggest getting the payment histories & the paystubs. That way he has undeniable proof of the employers wrong doing. He may be able to get a legal aide attorney if he cannot afford one on his own. Once the employer is found guilty, they will have fines, they will have to send all the money that they didn't send & extra money to his child support out of their own pocket since your b/f was penalized for not making the payments & they will have to reimburse your b/f's attorney's fess. The child support office is right, they cannot do anything about it. And ultimately it is up to your b/f to make sure that it is paid, so even though the employer took out the money but did not send it, you b/f is in trouble with the child support office until it is fixed with the employer. Court may suck, & he may not be able to afford it, BUT that is the ONLY way to right this wrong if the employer will not do it volunatarily. If he worked for a big company or a branch office, I would suggest that he contact someone at the main office or main headquaters as well. If this is some franchise, they will come down on the branch office quick as lightining because they do not want it taken to court. Also try reporting them to the Better Business Bureau, if they are a member that is. I hope that helps, & I'm sorry it's not any easier to fix.
2016-05-28 11:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answers are yes they can take your money if its held in a bank account but no, its not called a garnishment and yes, definiately you are held responsible for your children for back child support and it will stay on your credit report and also prevent you from obtaining some jobs and real property if you do not choose to pay it willingly.
2007-12-06 05:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are paying back child support, it may be garnished depending on the state and their laws on bank accounts and bequests.
Man up and pay it. It's found money and getting the CS debit off your back is a small price.
2007-12-06 05:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should have been doing the right thing to begin with and support your child(ren). But I hope that they do garnish it since you obviously haven't been taking care of business.
2007-12-06 05:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Inheritances are considered taxable income so if you have a court order that forces you to pay child support out of your income your inheritence will be counted and you will most likely have to pay.
2007-12-06 05:03:38 · answer #7 · answered by potato 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can attach your inheritance, so why not do the right thing and pay the support you owe your children, so they don't have to take it from you? How can you have children and not support them?
2007-12-06 05:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They can garnish money from any source. But if you stay current on the payments, they won't.
2007-12-06 05:01:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are responsible for your child support. So support them.
Just because you and the other parent don't get along, doesn't mean that you are free of your responsibility.
2007-12-06 05:02:16 · answer #10 · answered by killbasabill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋