Q: What can I do if my Ex and his wife filed a chapter 13 which has stopped my accrued child support payments significantly
The last payment from garnishment was in June 2017. I was told by the trustee that after I filed my proof of claim I would receive retroactive payments on the first check. I received the first check in December 2017 without the full retroactive amount. The second payment came in January 2018. I was told payments were mailed on the 28th of every month. This month, February, I didn't receive a check. I contacted the trustee who then stated my Ex and his wife have decided to modify the chapter 13. I never received any paperwork to this effect. Now, no payments again. I'm so lost and can't seem to find a lawyer who can help me.
A: You should contact the MS Department of Human Services, Child Support Collection Division to determine if you can get free assistance with the collection of child support.
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