Q: My divorce happened about 6 yrs ago. Can my ex go after back support
We have remained very close friends. Originally I was only suppose to get my kids every other weekend. until I was back on my feet. So for the last 4 yrs we have split the time 50/ 50 with the 3 kids. SInce the divorce she has a large increase in her pay, and we have both agreed on me not paying her anything to her directly. Instead I allow her to claim all t kids on taxes, I pay for all the school supplies and lab fees, school camps, school pictures. I pay for my sons car, he is on my insurance which I pay, I also pay almost 2000 every year for all three of them for school lunches. and help with school.
Now she has a medical condition and cannot work, so now she is blackmailing me for 150 every 2 weeks or she will go to court and have all my wages garnished. Please help!!!
A: What does your dissolution decree say as to what you are supposed to pay for child support? Modifications to child support arrangements must go through the family court. (Superior Court) Sometimes people who owe more child support than they can pay can use their retirement accounts to pay what they owe, so that can be an option. First though, determine how much you were ordered to pay and what you have been paying. You may want to read the Washington Law Help topics on child support: http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues/family-law/child-support.
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