Should I or not?

[shari36]

What is the name of your state? Oregon

If the absent father of nine years and I are on semi good speaking terms after him filing for custody. Him getting little visitation and a new court odered child support amount and day it should be paid by. Should I push the issue that he does not pay? In the past nine years he has paid about 1,120.00 and is 10,000 in arrears. The payments were all scattered and never a full 96.00 a month. last payment toward cs was in Jan 2005 having been modified to 218.00 a month part of that being for back cs.. New court order was signed in effect in May of 2005... From what Ive read here having a court order doesnt mean they take that serious.. So what I want to know is should I do something about non payment or should I just leave it alone? I take full responsibilitie for my child but I also take a court order very serious as well.. If I desided not to let ncp have his visits you can bet I would be held accountable for my actions.. Its not a revenge thing, I guess I just dont understand why some people think its ok to ignore a court order..
Shari

 

[brisgirl825]

Well, it's up to you as to whether or not you file contempt charges. Certainly it is the job of both parents to support their child. The ball is in your court, do with it what you will.

GL.

 

[shari36]

So the courts or cse wont do anything unless I make the first move? Also when do taxes start being garnished for back support??
Shari

 

[nextwife]

Intercepting a REFUND of taxes can only occur if the party OVERPAID their tax obligation. Many people also underpay or just pay what they will owe. Those people get no refunds, so no intercept can occur.

 

[Zephyr]

is he supposed to pay you directly or does cse handle it? if cse is handling it you may have to prompt them to get moving on this, if he pays you directly then you need to take him back to court, and yes you should do it.

 

[Gracie3787]

is he supposed to pay you directly or does cse handle it? if cse is handling it you may have to prompt them to get moving on this, if he pays you directly then you need to take him back to court, and yes you should do it.

I agree, OP should also ask CSE to intercept refunds, and if CSE isn't involved, she can ask the court to order it when he is found in contempt.
Gracie

 

[shari36]

I didnt get back here after I read first reply(sorry)
Ncp is to pay through cse. Payments that were made were garnished when he worked. I know years ago cse had his license suspended, but he somehow got it back. He just doesnt work so there is no way to get payments even after court order in May 2005.. Last partial payment was in January 05..
I think I was just looking for some feedback on should I rock the boat on this? Or should I just leave it peaceful for my sons sake? I know the ball is in my court,but from my past experience I am not confident in my own dessions. I left well enough alone for nine years and it came back and kicked me in the Bleep
Thanks
Shari

 

[LdiJ]

Intercepting a REFUND of taxes can only occur if the party OVERPAID their tax obligation. Many people also underpay or just pay what they will owe. Those people get no refunds, so no intercept can occur.

So true, and unless someone is stupid a refund intercept won't happen more than once....its too easy to adjust withholding or estimated taxes....or to even file "injured spouse" if they are married and receiving EIC due to other children.

Honest to god, I once had a client who REFUSED to take all of the deductions he was entitled to take. He said that he would rather see the government keep his money to pay for government needs, rather than to see his ex get any money from a tax refund....ARG. I was already contracted to do his taxes so I couldn't refuse to do them, but I didn't accept him as a client the following year.