Q: How do I enforce unpaid medical/extracurricular from the noncustodial parent?
I've already filed late CS w DCSS and they told me I could not add these expenses--only the late child support. The noncustodial parent owes over 2k in medical/extracurricular and I cover the insurance for both children and have them 100% of the time. She also owes over 7800 in CS arrears. It's been 2 months since we filed the paperwork and have heard nothing.
A: Per your statements if there are arrears of $7,800 and over $2,000 in expenses owed, that is worth you hiring an attorney to file for contempt. An attorney can obtain a judgment for the funds owed, and they can also assist you with post-judgment collections. Because it's not just about getting an order for someone to pay. It's also important to be able to collect the debt owed once your order is in place. An attorney can also ask the court for attorneys fees and if the court finds the non-custodial parent in contempt, the Plaintiff could be awarded some or all of the attorney's fees and expenses of the case. Due to the amount you're owed I would consider legal counsel. Because the only way you can collect this money is through a judgment. And the division of child support services can garnish tax refunds and wages. But sometimes they are slow working on cases and getting you relief. And they are correct in that they are not going after those past due extracurricular fees either.
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