hi. i need direction from someone who has been down this road or advice from any legal stand. i have a court order for child support. have recieved nothing since dec. 2006. get the run around from attorney general about what will take place next. their father is in a rehab for a program that last a year. good for him , in the mean time i have 2 kids that need things. should i keep on with the a.g. or get a private attorney?? i no longer qualify for a pro bono attorney
#1 by Lori K on July 7, 2010 - 7:29 pm
Get onto public assistance. You get more cooperation that way. Try checking out http://supportkids.com/. They take a percentage, but are quite good at getting cash.
#2 by Gatekeeper on July 7, 2010 - 8:14 pm
So let me understand this
He is in Rehab, you want free legal and you want money.
Get a job.
They guy is trying to get his life together and all you can think about is money for your self.
And then, you come here and cry about it.
I’m offended by your actions
#3 by Only_my_opinion on July 7, 2010 - 8:33 pm
Ugh. Don’t listen to some of these people who are on here and have absolutely no clue!!!
If he is not working, it is going to be really difficult for you to get anything toward your child support at this time.
Does your state have an office for financial security? If so, you can apply to them for assistance with providing for your children, and for child support enforcement. Sometimes they take a while and the service is crap – but it will be help that you need for the time being.
Good luck!
#4 by fintroller on July 7, 2010 - 9:12 pm
I’ve been down this road too. My ex is on her way to prison, but after taking her to court twice, she never paid child support, court fees, or attorney fees. I work a full time job at night, and go to school 3/4 time, all the while taking care of my children. It is not easy at all, but it’s the price you have to pay to secure a future free of abusive or drug dependant parents for children.
Best bet would be to cut your losses and be thankful you have your kids. You’ll have a hard time, sure, but it’s all worth the while when you do it yourself.
As for the addict in rehab, if he can’t support or care for his children and has a “handicap” as they now call drug abuse, let him live with the fact that he had no hand in raising great kids.
Good luck.
#5 by HappyGoLucky on July 7, 2010 - 9:56 pm
What state are you in? In my state TN. Drug rehab, does not mean that he does not have to pay child support. We have clients in there for past child support, we tell they need to get a job, even if it is part time, at McD’s. That whatever rehab facility they are in needs to work around the fact that there is a court order for child support, enforced by the law. Meantime you can see if you qualify for State Assistance/ Welfare, no one likes being on welfare, but you are stuck right now. See if you can file a contempt of court yourself. You can find this out at the local child support office. Look I am sorry that people get addicted to using drugs, and they want to “get better”…but to me sorry about your problems pay your support or go to jail. In most states there are 2 reasons for not paying support, under a Doctor’s care, you cannot physically work, or you are in jail. You still owe child support and it is added on, in some states with interest on arrears. In my state when someone has missed 3 mo. worth the child support is when they suspend the licen. In order for them to get it back they must pay 3 mo. worth the child support in one lump sum, on top of their regular payments. You could check into what it will take to suspend his licn. Rehab is not cheap how is he paying for it, for last year?