Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Support ordered but not paid = CONTEMPT???

Hi. Child support issue: I am obligee. Obligor had support modified for changed income/was ordered to pay current and arrears 8/05. Total then= $1,480 (arrears) Since has gotten better job(lots more $$$) with out reporting the change to court or my then Attny. Has paid SOME support, but never steady- has paid late, written bad checks for Support(NSF), or not paid at all. The amount owed now up to $14,480! Can I garnish my Ex's wages for Child Support owed? Never had to open case w/CDCSS...Last filing in case was a 'Findings and Orders'' re: modified support amount to be paid/payments on arrears/etc. Any help would be appreciated!


Asked on 9/05/07, 8:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Laurence Haines HainesLaw

Re: Child Support ordered but not paid = CONTEMPT???

First, unless there is some special order to the contrary, your ex does not have to "report" any change of income or employment to you or your lawyer.

NSF checks are a crime and you can report him to the police.

It sounds like the best route to collect is a wage garnishment which is absolutely available. Keep in mind, however, everytime he changes employers, you have to do the paperwork again to start a new garnishment.

Good luck.

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Answered on 9/06/07, 1:26 pm


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