QUESTION
what can I do when a non custodial parent does not pay court ordered child support ?
Asked on Apr 02nd, 2015 on Child Support - New York
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There is a court order that the father has to pay support . He doesn't pay and has a job. I took him to court for violating court order and the court said there is a warrant for his arrest. He currently has a job and still pays nothing . He also filed income taxes. I live in NY with child and he lives in NC .
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Hi
Is the father's job on the books? If so, you should be able to enforce a child support order through UIFSA. However, if there's a warrant for his arrest for failure to pay and a contempt, then he will have to purge his contempt -- that means he needs to pay what he owes -- in order to avoid going to jail. The Family Court here will pursue him in NC and may do an income execution.
Also, if there is a judgment for monies owed for child support, the IRS can place a lien against any refund he's receiving. You should give the IRS a call and see what you can do to ensure that happens.
Good luck.
Ilysa
Answered on Apr 06th, 2015 at 12:35 PM