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33alvin · Nov 15, 2013, 08:40 AM

My wife and I divorced in Missouri. Missouri is where my child support order was issued. However, I reside in Georgia and my ex wife resides in Missouri. I received a child support enforcement letter from GA Department of child support stating they would enforce my child support order for the arrears. I set up payments with them and paid my arrears off. However, when Georgia attempted to close the case they told me that Missouri is showing that my case is under financial review and they cannot close it. When I inquired as to why, Georgia stated I had to contact Missouri because it is their order and Georgia only got involved to enforce and collect the arrears. But when I call Missouri they say I have to speak with Georgia and will not provide any information, nor discuss my case. This back and forth has been going on for 2 months. Now when I call the IRS they also state I have a pending debt with Missouri child support agency. Which leads me to believe my case has to belong to Missouri. Do I need to obtain a lawyer? If so, in which state? Can I demand the financial review information? Do I do this in writing, because phone calls lead to dead ends?

cdad · Nov 15, 2013, 01:57 PM

They can not refuse you information on your case. What you may need to do is ask to speak to a caseworker. They should have the information for you. You have a right to an accounting on money. When you do call then make sure to record the times you have called and the person you spoke to. If your not getting solid answers then ask to speak to a supervisor.

ScottGem · Nov 15, 2013, 02:38 PM

Missouri does have the case. Since the original order was written in MO and since your ex still lives there, they have jurisdiction.

However, many states have reciprocal agreements, so it would not be unusual for them to contact GA to enforce the order. But I suspect you are not asking the right questions.

You say GA just collected the arrears. Is your child still eligible for support (i.e. under 18). Or has he reached majority and the only thing owed was the arrears?

If you are only asking about the Arrears case, that could be what they are deferring to GA. But the status of the support award in general should be MO.