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| Sat, 03-31-2007 - 1:04am |
Hey there, quick update.
A little history for you to explain. Back in Nov, my ex had agreed to start paying me 655 each month in cs beginning on Dec 1. Well, despite the agreement, he had not been paying the new, increased amount. We went back to court on March 5. When the judge handed down the ruling, he settled the cs at $682--retro-active to Dec. 1. Currently he owes me about $1800 in arrears.
I got a letter from DCSE--Division of Child Support Enforcement today. It was a notice to me that they are going to start garnishing his wages. They will take the full amount of child support out of his check, plus a portion of the back support until he is caught up. At that time, they will just take out the current amount.
Just last week I found out that because of his recent job change, cs wasn't being taken out of his check anymore (I fixed that) and insurance on our daughter was cancelled until 4/1. Of course he didn't tell me that until I sent her med refills in to get refilled and had to pay full price ($150) instead of a copay ($30).
At least now I know that the money will be coming soon. I can rest a lot easier tonight.

If I am recalling your previous posts this is the same X who tried to win custody of your dd and won't let her see a counselor and is trying to get her out of your mother's daycare???
He cares so much about his dd, but won't pay child support????
These types are just unbelievable!
Glad to hear they are garnishing his wages.
M
Yes, the very same one. He's only interested in himself--and his money. I'm quite positive that the only reason he was trying to get her was so he did not have to pay as much child support. Since we went to court (almost a month ago), he has only called her once on the phone to see how she is doing. It all comes down to his greediness and desire to try to make my life miserable.
But I'm not a victim anymore and I grew a backbone.
That is good news. But just be prepared to continue to stay on top of your case with the Child Support Agency. I have had a case with them now for over 6 years and my ex owes me over 42K in arrears. There are still ways to get out of paying if he is so inclined, by jumping jobs, increasing tax withholding so there is not a refund to sieze, etc. My ex has done it all as you can see from the huge amount he now owes. Sadly, they don't do a whole lot to help you collect in these real challenging cases unless your are receiving gov assistance. Luckily though I have a really good job and my child doesn't suffer from not recieving what the support he deserves. (I just give up things for me, so I guess my ex is winning that battle - to punish me!)
Keep on your case, you should have an assigned case worker, and here in CA, we have a website that you can log into and check for payments etc. After time goes by it's good to ask them to audit your case occassionally too. They can go back and request increases etc on your behalf as well. Good luck!