Newark, NJ asked in Child Support, Family Law and Collections for New Jersey

Q: What can I do if child support enforcement is trying to go after debt I cannot pay off because I am poor?

I am a 3 combat tour vet who is on VA disability and cannot work due to severe PTSD. I gave up my parental rights and child support enforcement in Washington state is attempting to collect on what I owe by dissolving what I own at this point is clothing and what I do use is loaned to me from my family til I leave the residence. In the past, they were taking it out of my VA disability but stopped and posted a 20k debt on my credit report as per a judge's order even though I did not owe that much at the time of those actions which I was not notified til I was trying to buy something for myself and make small monthly payments on it when I found out about the hit to my credit. I do not know what to do I am scared I will lose everything I own now.

1 Lawyer Answer
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
Answered
  • Collections Lawyer
  • Las Vegas, NV

A: Contact legal aid or other legal services organizations in your city who can take care of this for you for free.

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