Q: I lived on the streets for a decade and a year ago I got help and I'm trying to dig out of it.When I went to foc they
Said I owed twice the amount.My ex got a court date and doubled my child support while I was living on the streets.How can they do this and nobody at friend of the court will listen.They keep saying that's what you owe.I feel like just giving up and going back to the streets. Any advice would be appreciated thank you for at least looking.
A:
I can appreciate your frustration. What happens is that FOC collects on and enforces child support orders as written. That means that it's on you as the payer to seek suspension or modification to an existing support order. Neither the court or FOC has any way of knowing you are unemployed, homeless, or whatever may be the case. Even folks that end up in jail or prison remain liable for child support unless and until they file the appropriate paperwork with the FOC to suspend their obligation. Once an amount becomes due and owing, it doesn't go away in the FOC's eyes.
Best advice would be to file a motion to modify your child support obligation based on your current (if any) income. You will also need to agree to a payment plan on the arrearages that have accrued.
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