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Woman in another state says child support system is fractured

On Behalf of | Sep 26, 2017 | Child Support |

Not every parental agreement following divorce goes as planned. Some California parents face serious challenges when former spouses refuse to adhere to existing court orders regarding child support, custody or visitation. This can make life very stressful, to say the least.

In fact, a woman in another state says she has just about reached the end of her rope after tirelessly working to enforce an existing court order mandating her former husband to pay child support. She believes she knows the state where he currently lives but admittedly does not know much else about his life at this time. This is the cause of one of many frustrations because she said officials who are supposed to be tracking him down to enforce the child support order keep asking her personal questions regarding his physical appearance, the answers to which she has no way of knowing.

An attorney the woman spoke with about her problem told her it can be very difficult to find people who want to keep themselves hidden. With experienced investigative efforts, however, it is often possible. Once a parent who has failed to meet child support payment instructions is located, the court can take action to secure payments.

Jail time is a possibility for California parents who refuse to pay child support ordered by the court. State laws vary regarding the issue as a whole; some enforce wage garnishment and other means for obtaining overdue payments. Anyone facing current problems related to this issue can seek support by requesting consultation with a family law attorney.

Source: okcfox.com, “Consumer Watch: Oklahoma mother says she’s fighting losing child support battle“, Mireya Garcia, Sept. 21, 2017