What can a father do? I work hard and solid for the last 4 years ever since I got soul custody of my 2 small children. I filed amended taxes this year for the last two years. My refund was for 16,000 dollars. Because I owe back support for my third child the state took every damn penny from me and my kids. Now I am on medical leave due to major back problems. Now I can't work and am going to be going for spinal surgery and will be down for a long recovery. I have now no income and the state won't let collect child support because the kid's mom is on S.S.I.. "WHAT CAN A FATHER DO????"