Can I deal with CSED for husband?

[TracyMT]

What is the name of your state? Montana
I'm wondering if I can get a power of attorney from my husband stating I can deal with his cs worker? His ex is having his child support modified, which we understand and are okay with, but we disagree on the outrageous amount and want to appeal it. The problem is, my husband is working on a job that makes it impossible for him to make phone calls during business hours without losing this job, and in the time frame that he's been given, we're running out of time.
Thank you for anyone's help!

 

[Shay-Pari'e]

Sorry to hear his kids are not worth it to him. OH! And step mom? You have no rights. A judge would never allow this.

 

[someday...]

Have your husband check with your state's Child Support Agency. Some state's Child Support Agencies have a form he can sign (might need to be notorized) that will allow them to discuss his case with you.

 

[stealth2]

The problem is, my husband is working on a job that makes it impossible for him to make phone calls during business hours without losing this job

No lunch break? Coffee breaks?

 

[nextwife]

The problem is, my husband is working on a job that makes it impossible for him to make phone calls during business hours without losing this job

No lunch break? Coffee breaks?

Stealth, I have been here with my husband when he called NY CSE, and he has NEVER actually reached a person in anything less than a half hour, usually more. Many times, he is finally connected, only to get a busy signal or recording to call back later, the lines are too busy.

If one is "on the road" during the day and is in contact by cel phone, sitting on perpetual hold doesn't work. Also, many workplaces block long distance.

 

[stealth2]

I guess the question is whether he's even tried. Worth asking, no?

 

[TracyMT]

Paridise,
His kids ARE worth it to him. I already know I have no rights, I'm not asking for them, nor do I want to talk to the judge - that's not my place. All I'm trying to do is help my husband stay in contact with CSED.

 

[TracyMT]

To everyone who replied...

Yes, my husband has tried, and has spoken with his worker in a conference call. His boss was pissed about the requested time off. This contract he has is only a few more weeks, the jobsite is located out of town, where cellphones do not have service, and even if they did, they are NOT allowed because of the nature of their work - Union rules. He's only allowed a 1/2 hour for lunch - not enough time to drive into town, make his calls, and be back. When CSED calls him with questions, he isn't here to answer them. By the time he is, their offices are closed. This is why I wondered if I'd be able to answer the questions for him. Nothing else. If he loses this job, he loses the money he earns in order to pay his child support.
I'd just like to say that my husband loves his children very much, and so do I. He would, and does, do anything for them. They stay with us more than they do their mother, even though she has physical custody. He is NOT fighting the child support, just the amount she is requesting. I know there are a lot of parents out there deserving of being judged so harshly, but my husband isn't one of them.

 

[stealth2]

Then he may want to see if someday...'s suggestion would work. I'd get on that ASAP. Good luck.

 

[TracyMT]

Thank you, Stealth2. I spoke with CSED and they're mailing my husband a form to sign. Luckily, we have a friend who is a notary and will come over in the evening for him.

 

[Smarty Panties]

Sorry to hear his kids are not worth it to him. OH! And step mom? You have no rights. A judge would never allow this.

Is there some reason you have to be a complete jerk ALL the time? Can't you just do it in spurts?

 

[Shay-Pari'e]

Is there some reason you have to be a complete jerk ALL the time? Can't you just do it in spurts?

I misread the origional post, and I was actually sitting here ready to reply to the poster.

I apologize to the poster, I thought you were trying to get some sort of POA to represent him in court. Another thing your husband should consider, is getting with his union rep. His boss needs to be able to give him time to deal with legal issues without fear .

SP, I hardly see myself as a jerk, and I'm not here to please you either, am I? There are alot of people that are extremly rude with their comments on this site, so I won't take any offense to your comment.

 

[TracyMT]

Paridise, apology accepted - thank you. No hard feelings here! I'll tell my husband to talk to his Rep, since this may go on longer than expected. Thanks for the advice.

 

[no$$4us]

Big Sky country

Your husband will have to deal with his case in the courtroom or on the phone. You will never be able to speak for him and interpret details for me and pay for him.
He is a parent and responsible. He best choice is to get an attorney.
I think that the debate is between to ex's and you will not really ever be allowed to help except behind the scenes.
You can appeal the amount but more than likely it will be awarded. Child support takes into consideration about 1/3 of a persons liveable income. Children really do count and they are expensive at all ages.

 

[TracyMT]

Hi No$$4us,
I've already spoken with his case worker now and she seems more than willing to work with me. She IS allowing me to speak for him - to her - and that's all we need. The rest, court, phone conf., whatever, is up to him. I'm not asking to even be involved in that. His worker requested documents which he had questions about and now I have the authority to get those answers from his worker. I agree, children DO count. I have children of my own also.