No child support order in 14 years

motherof3 · Aug 27, 2007, 07:50 AM

I have been trying to get child support since my daughter was born 14 years ago, I have gone to court called the child support enforcment and they keep telling me it takes time, well her father was in the navy for 9 or 10 years and still they could not find him, they have his social security number. He has always told me when you know someone in the system you never have to pay, I don't know what my next step should be, any suggestions. Thank you in advance.

motherof3 · Aug 27, 2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottGem

Ok, so someone served his ex wife some papers 14 years ago and when nothing happened, you dropped it. then you recently picked it up about 6 months ago? So you haven't been trying for the past 14 years?

The time to act was when he was with the Navy. His service pay could have easily been garnished. now it will be harder to find him and his job. But you or your attorney have to keep after things. There should have been no issue to get the court order. Finding a way to collect might be harder.

They served his ex wife about 6 years ago, and yes I have done nothing until about 6 months, they keep telling me they are waiting for a court date.

CorrieNB · Aug 27, 2007, 10:52 AM

One more thing there is an organization by the name of support kids they will collect any back child support for you. Bad news they keep 44% of any money collected. Hope all turns out well!!!!

motherof3 · Aug 27, 2007, 10:54 AM

Thank you to all, I will be calling every day until I get an answer

motherof3 · Oct 26, 2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by motherof3

I have been trying to get child support since my daughter was born 14 years ago, I have gone to court called the child support enforcment and they keep telling me it takes time, well her father was in the navy for 9 or 10 years and still they could not find him, they have his social security number. He has always told me when you know someone in the system you never have to pay, I don't know what my next step should be, any suggestions. Thank you in advance.

I just want to give an update, I have called many many times and I keep getting I am just waiting on a court date. Well the last call I made the woman realized how long it has been and gave me a number she said she really wasnt allowed to give out (the regional office) Why I dont know but I think I am getting somewhere now. They asked for a recent address and I gave it to them, she said they had an old address from about 6 years ago (I already updated his address with the first people I spoke to) Now they are sending out a postal verification so he can be served. But it goes to show something is wrong in the system if all there info is not linked together

CorrieNB · Oct 26, 2007, 05:16 PM

Glad to hear things are working out good luck



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