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F.A.Q.
What should I do if the other parent is in jail?
If the other parent is in jail, s/he will probably have a hard time paying child support. If, however, s/he is working from jail, you may be able to get partial support. Once they are out of jail and working, payments can start up again.
What should I do if the other parent is in the military?
If the parent is in the military and is refusing to pay child support, the Department of Defense can require payment. That payment can be taken directly from the parent’s paycheck. Your caseworker can help you enforce this.
What should I do if the other parent lives in another state?
The other parent is still required to pay support. In fact, not paying support from a different state is a federal crime. If the parent owes more than $5000, ask your caseworker if the case can be forwarded to the U.S Attorney’s Office in your state. Even if the parent lives in another state, you should file your child support order in the state where you and your child live.
What should I do if the child is adopted?
If you and your partner together adopted a child, then the child gets the same amount of support as if s/he were your birth child. If the child is receiving special adoption assistance benefits, this continues to go to the child. It’s not a bargaining chip between divorcing parents and it cannot be counted as income in the child support calculation.
What should I do if the child is over 18?
While the cut off date for most children is 18 (it varies by state), the court can decide to make orders for support and the cost of education for children between 18 and 21 if they are mainly dependent on their custodial parent for support. Talk to your caseworker about including this in the court order if you want to get this kind of support for your child.
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Hi… I am owed around $15,000 from my ex. He did reside in Ontario Canada, but than disappeared to the USA as he had a USA citizenship and was a landed immigrant in Canada. I don’t know how to find him or if there is anything anyone can do in the states because Canada does not seem to be interested in finding him….
Thanks.
I live in Detroit Mi. My deadbeat exhusband lives in Windsor Canada who can I contact to try to colect back child support?
Hi, Is your ex-husband Canadian or American?
I have been searching for my sons “dad” since my sons birth – 1981. The Texas AG’s office has been “helping”. I have also contacted SupportKids.com. NO ONE has had any luck. At one point “I” tracked him down to Tennessee – he has “disappeared” once again. I am confused as to how/why this person cannot be found by goverment agencies with all of the “tracking” technology THEY have available.(?) Can you offer ANY advice?
Thank you – Deborah
Hi Deborah, thanks for the posting. I understand your frustration in finding your sons father. We have several links that may help you on our site. As for the Government tracking technology;it may be a confidentiality clause as to why they don’t or won’t help. I hope this helps you.
Hi tymir.. thanks for the posting. As far as I know once he is in his own county he cannot be bothered, unless he returns to Canada. Check out the laws in Canada regarding U.S. immigrants who owe child support. I hope this helps.
I have not received any payment at all since the court order for chld suuport. My ex has everything under his ” new wife’s” name and is in major debt- am i able to go after her for any money owing? Is this legal for him to do this? The car, house of dwelling, phones etc… is in her name….can I somehow garnish her wages at all ?…I am in Ontario canada and he is presently in Edmonton ALberta.
Hi! I also Have a son By Carl Morgan. Our son is ten now. I have his 6th child, he also has another ten year old son with another woman. I have never recieved a penny from Carl. He has seen his son four times in total. I have had enough and I am trying to find him. Please contact me apowell416@hotmail.com I found him on Facebook with his new wife. I believe he has at least 9 children now.