My ex is behind in child support and has been lying about filing for disability. He’s now in jail and likely going to prison for probation violations. I’m struggling because he hasn’t upheld any conditions of our parenting plan, and with my oldest heading to college, any payment would help. Am I screwed?
When you’re eligible for Social Security, they can take it out of his checks.
While he’s in custody, he has no means of paying. It’s unfair, but you need to adjust your expectations. Getting vindictive won’t help you financially.
If he gets on SSDI, he won’t have to pay anything to you since SSDI doesn’t count as income.
In my case, the arrears were taken out of my ex’s SSDI. I got every penny of the arrears.
They won’t take action while he’s incarcerated. Call the enforcement office to ask about next steps once he’s released.
Get to know the county office for child support enforcement. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
You’re not alone; many have faced similar situations. Sometimes the state can’t force payment if the ex refuses.
You’re stuck as they can’t seize money he doesn’t have. He’ll continue to owe and accrue interest.
Do not allow any modifications. If he gets a tax refund or wins the lottery, you’ll be first in line for payments.
I got a lump sum payment from a work comp claim!