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child support question

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When do you contact the child support agency w when your ex is behind? My ex is technically "making payments" but is paying less than half the ordered amount. I have s feeling he's only making payments now because he doesn't want his return taken. Would you contact your case worker now and give them a heads up to keep a close eye on the payments or would you wait until ex has racked up more in arrers?
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  • FutureMrsWittigFutureMrsWittig member
    Most states have a minimum before any action can be taken.  If I were you I'd call my caseworker and ask what it is.  Then you'll know and they'll be forewarned that there may be an issue and can look into your payments.
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  • sweetie0228sweetie0228 member

    Yes, I contact my enforcement officer.

    And like PP said they have a minimum how much he needs to be in arrears before they take action.  I have been told by Domestic Relations, that I should be happy I'm getting anything.

    BUT

    Squeaky wheel....Fax a written letter of only facts.  Names, docket #, how much in arrears, how much isn't being paid each month.  And fax it every day.

    (I've gone so far as to fax every hour on the hour...but I had an extreme case)

    Phone calls and emails are not logged.  PAPER is date stamped when recieved, a copy is put in your file, a copy is put on your enforcement officer's desk and a copy is put on the Supervisor's desk.  Stacking it up gets action.

     

     

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  • 2chatter2chatter member

    I don't count on CS at all (because I have never actually received it).  My response is therefore to do whatever you prefer, but to realize that the CSE varies wildly from state to state in effectiveness.  My ex is on probation as a result of non payment and will go to jail for probation violation if he misses a month.  It's been 4 months since that court order was signed, and nothing has changed.

    Do whatever makes the most sense for you - for me it's to let the system work (or not) and not worry too much about it (I was more stressed when attempting to get a resolution with the help of CSE; adjusting my budget is less stressful for me).

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