Q: My ex get public assistance. Now she wants C.S. will i have to pay back child support although I've taken care them
I have bills I've paid, receipts, and statements that 70 percent of my check went towards living for all my family, my ex and two of my kids. Been together 23 years and she only worked 12 of them and I have notarized letters that I gave her child support every year until recently. I lost a job and unemployment because she stuck me in jail after a order of protection. Jailed for emailing her. Im a good dad and ended up homeless and she did too all while asking for payments. What do i say in court to help my case.
A: If there is a child support order, you are responsible for that payment. You are entitled to visit with your children, but if former wife does not allow you to have parenting time with the children then you will need to petition the court for parenting time. If there is already an order for parenting time and if your former wife is not complying with it, then you need to filr a Petition for Rule to Show Cause why she should not be held in contempt of court.
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