Q: Can my ex request DOR to step in for no reason?
We have a court ordered child support. It comes directly out of my check. Until that was active I was writing her checks for the same amount. Not behind, and never missed. Now she requested DOR to step in and "enforce" it and Im hearing that since I am in arrears they will now intercept my tax returns? The prior set-up was through the courts and I don't think that would have happened.
I think she did this just to get more money and stick it to me. Can she do that?
A: If you can please explain to me how you can say--in one breath--that you are "Not behind, and never missed" and then in the very next breath tell us that you are "now hearing that since I am in arrears" your ex wants to get DOR involved, I will have much more inclination to take up more of my valuable time to explain what is happening to you, and exactly why it is happening, and perhaps even advise you about possible ways to avoid the fate you are looking at. Deal?
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Yes she can do that. The recipient of child support has the option of requesting a Income Withholding Order and the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement will enforce this order. You should consider consulting and retaining a family law attorney to look at your situation. Most JUSTIA Attorneys offer a free initial consultation. Contact one of us today. Good luck.
Sincerely,
B. Elaine Jones, Esq.
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