2007-12-12 04:52:40 · 11 answers · asked by doedoe050273 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Other than wage garnishment...
2007-12-12 04:58:18 · update #1
I am the mom, not the deadbeat
2007-12-12 05:00:51 · update #2
I would hope the government garnishes their wages and gives it to the child/children just like they do with any other dead beat dad.
2007-12-12 04:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you don't pay child support and are required to by law, your wages can be garnished, meaning the government will take a cut of your money and give it to the appropriate person before you receive it.
Be careful, however, avoiding child support because depending upon the laws in your state, you can be forced to pay back child support for any number of years even if the person caring for the child did not request it at the time.
I know a woman who owes the government $30,000 for child support because her children were in foster care for years. She loses a percentage of her paycheck every two weeks even though she's had care of her children for years.
My best advice is to contact a lawyer because ignoring the problem now might cause you huge financial problems later. The army should have a source for free or discounted legal advice.
2007-12-12 05:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a crime under the UCMJ not to pay child support. The Army will garnish a soldiers pay just like any other employer, but will ALSO usually take disciplinary action such as confining the soldier to base while child support is in arrears.
I know a woman whose Air force husband has been confined to base for over two years while he works on getting his arrears caught up. His chain of command takes the position that if he can't afford to pay his child support he doesn't need to be going off base partying.
Richard
2007-12-12 04:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The same as anyone else. My husband still had to pay his support while he was overseas. The length of time they give you before they come after you varies per state, but in FL, if you haven't pd for 6 months you have a court date to give a good reason why you are not paying (injuries under workers comp or disability are about the only excuses they will accept). At court they will give you a chance to pay a percentage of the monies due or they will put you in jail and also suspend your license. If you have a good reason (and being overseas may be acceptable in your state, I don't know) they will give you a time period to catch it up. If you do not they will issue a warrant and arrest you. DCF, the DRD and the courts do not look kindly on overdue child support, no matter what the reason, and they will pursue the matter until it is paid or you are incarcerated. Your best bet is to pay it.
2007-12-12 05:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by mamak2327 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically the Govt will garnish ones wages while they are serving. The money will be deducted from the sodiers pay long before the check gets to the soldier. This could follow the soldier into civilian life.
2007-12-12 04:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by helponeanother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All members of the Armed Forces are required to pay all just debts, including child support. Failure to do so can result in garnishment of wages, adverse administrative/disciplinary action, and possible discharge under less than honorable conditions. If your child is the child of an Army soldier and that soldier is not paying child support, the first step is to write his commanding officer or first sergeant (and send the letter certified or registered mail, so you have proof that he/she gets it). If the commanding officer or first sergeant refuse to take action, contact the JAG office at your nearest Army post and ask them for assistance.
2007-12-12 04:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The IRS and the Child Protection Agency comes after you with a vengeance. Also your savings and checking account get frozen and taken over by the government, and plenty of jail time to teach you a lesson about not being responsible for your child. You were there having fun when you made that child, and now you run from the responsibility of that child. Shame on you.
2007-12-12 04:58:00 · answer #7 · answered by heart6213a 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
His commander will take action; probably issue him an Article 15 and definitely force an allotment on his paycheck for the amount of the child support.
2007-12-12 04:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by MrOrph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you were married,child proven his, and part of divorce decree, he can be disciplined by art.15 BUT you don't want to do that ...any lost of military pay only takes away from his pay,sue ,in cilivian court,but again they will only do a wage garnishment,what are you trying to do, his is military!!!
2007-12-12 05:11:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garnishment just like any other wage. Possible disiplinary action.
2007-12-12 04:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by wizjp 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋