Q: My daughter's father doesn't have the money to pay his back child support but has money to go car shopping. What to do?
My child support case hasn't made it to court yet but my CSE account online says that "parent to pay was sent an annual notice of deliquency" I'm assuming that I see this activity on my account because he owes back child support for his first 2 children. He works and also does a few "jobs" on the side. But hasn't made any effort to pay his back child support because he tells the court he doesn't have the money. But I have recent proof him car shopping, so the money must have come from somewhere right? What can I do?
A: You may be able to bring a motion for contempt of the support order, and you might request a modification of the order based on new financial information. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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