How Do I Collect Child Support From My Son’s Unemployed Father?
After 7 months of my sons fathers lack of helping I decided to get the law involved and make him pay child support. The problem is.. He don’t have a job and don’t want a job. He is fine with his mommy paying for everything he needs. I know im entitled to child support but how am I supposed to get anything when he is to lazy to get a job?
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Comment from pedro7of9
Time September 2, 2010 at 5:37 am
1 go to court,,get a judgment,,,enforce it…at worst he will owe you the money and you can put a lien on his car,positions and any tax refunds and other things he may get in the future,,,
2 ive sued and won and couldn’t collect,,,same thing,, the guy who drilled my water well lived with mom and all trucks and stuff was in moms name,,,it did put him out of business.though.
Comment from Michael H
Time September 4, 2010 at 9:36 am
Every state has a minimum he will have to pay, the child enforcement office in your area will better help you with these questions.
Unemployment does not mean he doesn’t pay anything.
Comment from Mommy of 3 boys
Time September 5, 2010 at 3:35 pm
If you go to the courts and get a petition for child support set up they will use what they call a formula, where they take your income and the minimum he should be making and calculate it. What ever the calculation comes up with he will be made to pay. Just because he doesn’t have a job doesn’t mean he’s going to get off with not paying it. If that were the case, then all these people out here that have to pay child support would quit their jobs and not worry about it. I’m not sure what the lowest limit is for your state, but my child’s father was ordered to pay $130/month. Of course he hasn’t paid that and his excuse is that he doesn’t have a job. Now he owes $2500 and is about to be sent to jail.
Comment from jusjokin12
Time September 8, 2010 at 11:32 pm
If he has not worked he will have to explain to the court why? Next just because he does not work does not mean that he can get off without paying child support unless his mother will pay that also. Since his mom is paying for everything than he may have to pay more since he has no cost of living expenses. Child support will be base on what his earning power can be even if it is just for $50 or more a month. Not paying it will go against him as he could have his drivers license suspended, a judgment filed against his credit report, not be able to get a passport, and garnishment of any monetary awards or refunds like taxes. His excuse of not working will not go with the court. He does not pay he can be arrested and thrown in jail until the arrears are paid. Note too if you received or may receive any benefits from State Aid he will be order to reimburse the State whatever expenses they have spent on your child.
Comment from George McCasland
Time September 12, 2010 at 9:57 am
Don’t want a job? Do you watch the news at all? There are six men for every available job. By the end of the year, women will be the primary breadwinners in the majority of households. If he is getting unemployment, attach it. Why didn’t you do that 7 months ago?
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Comment from ChubaKiller
Time August 29, 2010 at 6:27 pm
If he doesn’t work and make money, how can you possibly get money off him? Others have made it without depending on child support, I’m sure you’ll live.