Hang in there.

Post #222,189 by Another Scott 9/1/05 11:27:21 AM Reply	Hang in there. I understand you're under a lot of stress now, and you can't get blood from a stone, but it's my understanding that him remarrying has nothing to do with his responsibility to pay child support. Michigan seems to have some interesting [link\|http://www.divorcenet.com/states/michigan/mi_art09\|laws] about moving and child support obligations: Rules of moving out of state have changed over the years and will continue to change. The courts believe the idea that a dad is just as important as a mother. If by moving, either of those relationships is substantially jeopardized, the Court is very likely to deny the move. Cooperation of parties for the benefit of both the custodial and non-custodial parent and the well being of the child are factors to which the Court looks to in deciding to allow or deny the request to move. Courts also look at the educational systems in both places, the cost of living, the crime rates and whether either party has family ties in the proposed new location. The first thing to decide is if the party is planning on moving in state or out of state. Check out the [link\|http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/\|CSE] as well. The law is on your side. Gather yourself together in a little while and have the state go after him. Let us know if we can do anything for you. We try to help our own. HappyThoughts++ Cheers, Scott.
Post #222,201 by drewk 9/1/05 12:10:06 PM Reply	Doesn't that refer to moving the child away from the parent? Though I agree with the point that his moving shouldn't affect his support obligation. Although not having a job does. === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #222,204 by Another Scott 9/1/05 12:36:56 PM Reply	Yup. My bad. I didn't read that page closely enough. :-( But if he's getting, or will get, unemployment then that has an impact on support. (It's hard to see that happening initially though.) See, e.g., [link\|http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/archive/child_support_02.shtml\|this]: Public Law 97-35, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, requires State child support agencies to determine on a periodic basis whether individuals receiving unemployment compensation owe support obligations that are not being met. The act also requires child support agencies to enforce support obligations in accord with State-developed guidelines for obtaining an agreement with the individual to have a specified amount of support withheld from unemployment compensation or, in the absence of an agreement, for bringing legal proceedings to require the withholding. The child support agency must reimburse the State employment security agency for the administrative costs attributable to withholding unemployment compensation. The unemployment compensation intercept collected $204 million in fiscal year 1998 (table 8-3). A number of States, especially those with high levels of unemployment, are finding that the unemployment offset procedure can raise collections significantly. Basically, if he has any income or assets he has to provide some support to his children. We agree on the rest. Cheers, Scott.
Post #222,205 by folkert 9/1/05 12:39:37 PM Reply	Michigan has this nasty habit of... Goin' after Deadbeat Dads wherever they are, and garnishing wages if they are employed. Also, he is required by law to carry health insurance on his kids either through employer or out of pocket. Doesn't matter if he is employed or not. -- [link\|mailto:greg@gregfolkert.net\|greg], [link\|http://www.iwethey.org/ed_curry\|REMEMBER ED CURRY!] @ *i_wethey* [image\|http://www.danasoft.com/vipersig.jpg\|\|\|\|]
Post #222,212 by bionerd 9/1/05 12:53:23 PM Reply	Yes, He still has to keep up the child support payments but he has no income. Wont get unemployment because he quit. Wasnt fired. I also opted out of using Friends of the Court when I got divorce. Now I have to opt back in, which will likely mean I have to file a motion. Our divorce judgment clearly states neither of us can move outside 100 miles without court approval. It also states he is obligated to maintain health insurance for the kids. He is in violation all over the place. Yes, the law is on my side. Getting it all enforced is going to take time and money, though. I'm working with my attorney and will take him to court. I have to find out where he is living first, so he can be served. I know eventually it will be sorted out, but man, this is a bad time for me to be hit with this rubbish. I'm running on adrenalin and cortisol today. The good news is, now that he's married her bank accounts can be garnished if he is unable to make support payments. Welcome to married life, sister!
Post #222,218 by Another Scott 9/1/05 1:03:56 PM Reply	Glad you're on top of things. Sorry about the trouble. :-(

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