What Can I Do About Not Receiving Child Support?

It goes without saying that divorce can be a difficult time for any couple and can become more complicated when children are involved. While you’d like to think that your spouse will pay child support with no issues, this is often not the case. Unfortunately, it may be necessary for you to take further action to ensure that you receive your outstanding support. At Flowers Law Group, P.C., we understand that this is a stressful endeavor. Our experienced attorneys can help you through this process and help you find a solution that keeps your child’s best interests in mind. 

Child Support

Unfortunately, some parents do not pay child support on time. A child support order must be obeyed once established, and if this is not the case, you can seek out our team for help. If you are the recipient parent, you can file a violation petition in family court. The judge will determine if enforcement actions are warranted. The non-custodial parent may be subject to the following enforcement tools:

• Wage deductions.
• Withholding income tax refunds to pay child support. 
• Ordering incremental or lump-sum payments on the amount owed. 
• License suspensions or revocations.
• Passport restrictions.
• Seizing property.

Fortunately, it is becoming a lot harder for parents to skip out on paying child support. If your former spouse still fails to pay their ordered support, they can potentially be jailed for up to six months. Watching your former spouse flout their child support responsibilities can be extremely frustrating, and this process can be stressful. It is crucial to keep in mind that you do not have to go through this alone, and you have options. Our experienced attorneys are well-versed with the challenges that come along with this issue. We will do everything in our power to build a strong case so that you may achieve a favorable outcome. 

Contact Us

If your child’s parent is not paying child support, you have several options at your disposal. Ensuring payments can be impossible on your own, so you should contact our team at Flowers Law Group, P.C., for help. Contact us today to take the necessary steps to get your child the outcome they deserve.