Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Child Support

My husband and his ex came to an agreement about child support in 2002 with a notorized letter from her stating he is no longer responsible for past or future child support and medical bills for their 2 daughters. This letter was filed with child support service of GA and the case was closed. The kids are 20 and 21 now. My husband has a lawsuit for the loss of his eye. The ex has hired a child support collection service that states my husband is in contempt of court and owes back support. The guy calling states a lien can be placed on any settlement my husband receives and can be done without a court order. He also will not send us anything in writing stating what he claims my husband owes, why, and by whom. He says he does not need to send anything. And that any money can be collected without any court order. What rights does my husband have concerning this allegation that he owes his ex any money? And what is it that we can do to stop this action?


Asked on 10/10/08, 7:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
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Re: Child Support

He owes the money. Two people cannot defy a court order and a judge by writing a letter, and a notary seal doesn't change that. Even though the letter was enough for the child support office not to proceed, he's still liable for the back amounts. He should do not what he made a mistake in not doing then and hire a lawyer to try and negotiate the best deal possible, but he is almost certain to have to pay.

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Answered on 10/10/08, 8:26 pm


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