Saturday, April 7, 2012

AM I FACING JAIL TIME IF I DIDN’T KNOW I OWED CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES?

QUESTION: I am on disability from the military and I thought they were taking out child support. I got a letter today after 7 years saying I owe $9000.00! I've never seen my son or know of his location and go to court the 20th of this month. I don't have that much money. What should I do? Am I facing jail?

MY RESPONSE: Your pay stubs or Advice of Deposit slips or e-mails should have set forth the details of your income and deductions (including any deductions for child support). You should retain an experienced Family Law Attorney regarding your situation, to advise you, respond to the papers that were served on you, and appear with you at the upcoming hearing. If there are current Child Support Orders, it may be appropriate for you to file an Order to Show Cause to modify Child Support.

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