What should I do if I am Owed Back Child Support?
Full Question:
I was divorced in Ca. approx. 1992. In 1995 I moved to Or., at the same time my X served papers for child custody of our 2 girls. I have had the girls since 1996 and was to receive child support through his wage assignment. My X was laid-off about 6 years ago and he started paying by personal check. 3 1/2 yrs ago he started paying less and less. Our oldest child turned 18 a year and a half ago and he pays support for our 2nd child. I never know how much he will send month to month and am afraid that once our 2nd child turns 18 he will wash his hands of all unpaid monies. His arrearages as of today are over 6000.00. I do not have the money to go back to court and fight with him again. I need to know how I go about having him pay up. I really need the money and like I said cannot afford to hire another attorney to do the work.
05/26/2007 |
Category: Divorce ยป Child Support |
State: Oregon |
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Answer:
The amount of support should be set by the Court and so I am not sure what you mean by reduced amounts unless they were court approved. Regardless, in order to resolve the issue unless he agrees and pays, you will need to go to the court with or without an attorney. There are services provided by the states for people to collect back child support who cannot afford an attorney. You should call your local court for information on your options.