Q: I live in FL; how can Asume garnish my wages for a kid that isn't mine w/o due process? How do I get a paternity test?
My wages were garnished in July 2018 by Asume in Puerto Rico - I received no court summons, no ability to respond - just suddenly had money taken from my check. After learning that no Florida lawyer could take a Puerto Rico case, I requested documents from my employer and contacted Asume where I was put in touch with an agent who said to send a letter to my caseworker. I sent a certified letter contesting the order and received no response. I followed up with a call and was given the e-mail address to my caseworker where I emailed the letter to him. He immediately put a minimum 90-day hold on the garnishment. I followed up asking what needs to happen in the 90 days to prove I'm not the father and he then referred me back to the agent I originally spoke to, saying she is my caseworker but she originally said HE is my caseworker. I just want to take the test and prove this child is not mine.
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