Q: I filed child support about 2 years ago. Child support claim, they still can’t found him. He’s not responding 2 letters.
When I filed for child support . I gave his ss#. What other options do I have.
A:
If you've filed for child support and have been unable to locate the other parent, it can be a frustrating and challenging situation. To address this, your first step should be to contact your local child support enforcement agency. They have specialized tools and resources for tracking down noncustodial parents, even if they've moved or changed contact information.
When communicating with the child support agency, provide them with any additional information you may have about the other parent, such as their last-known address, place of employment, or the names of relatives. This can assist in their efforts to locate the individual.
A: My best advice would be to hire a private attorney to file a child support action. They can assist you in locating the defendant for service, which will move your case forward. They can also assist with setting up service if that becomes necessary if the defendant can't be located at a job or residence. And an attorney can gather accurate financial information and obtain all of the defendant's assets in order to complete a proper child support worksheet, which sometimes the state will not do, especially when it comes to self-employment. Without a private attorney you might continue waiting on a case that is unlikely to move forward through the state.
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