My ex husband’s employer is taking the child support out of his check, but not turning it into domestics.
Q) My ex husband’s employer is taking the child support out of his check, but not turning it into domestics. It has been happening for over 2 years. Every time the county office contacts him, he sends in a small check. He is currently in arrears for over $2,400. He had an enforcement conference and played dumb saying he didn’t know how to do it and would fix it all. It is now almost 2 months later and still no support. What can I do??? I keep calling and emailing my case worker and am getting no reply or help. WHAT CAN I DO???????????? This employer should be in jail if you ask me.
A) In your case you need the assistance of an attorney that focus on child support cases. You need child support payments that are in arrears and the consistency of you child’s father child support obligation. Please seek the service of a Child Support Lawyer.
Child Support Repayment.
Once child support arrears are established, the question becomes how to pay them back. State law may allow the custodial parent or child support enforcement agency to seize the noncustodial parent’s assets to apply against the arrears. … This extra payment continues until the arrears balance is paid in full.
https://info.legalzoom.com/child-support-arrears-assessed-24420.html
In Pennsylvania, you can file child support papers online through the Pennsylvania Child Support Program website https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/csws/CSWS/how_to_apply.aspx. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
Website: Access the website https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/csws/CSWS/how_to_apply.aspx.
Registration (if new user): If you haven’t used the system before, you’ll need to register for an account.
Request for Support Services: Once logged in, navigate to “Apply for Child Support Services”.
Online Petition: The system will guide you through completing an online petition for child support.
Submission and Review: Submit the completed petition electronically. The county Domestic Relations Section (DRS) will review it.
Contact: Someone from the Intake Department might contact you for further information.
Important Points to Remember:
Not a Court Filing: Submitting the online petition isn’t the same as filing with the court. The DRS needs to review and accept the documents before it’s officially filed.
County Variations: Each county DRS has its own procedures for processing electronically submitted forms. They might require additional information.
Alternatives: If you face difficulties with the online system, you can also file papers in person at your county DRS or by mail/fax.
Here are some additional resources that you might find helpful:
PA Child Support Contact Information: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/oim-info/child-support-contact-information.html
How to Obtain Child Support (Centre County Example):
https://centrecountypa.gov/374/Domestic-Relations