Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Ex husband not paying ordered chuild support

The only time ex husband paid child support regularly (since the order in 97) was when he was incarcerated in 03 for missing a child support hearing. He was on work release & I actually received payments. Last year he held a job for 6 months & his wages were garnished. Other then that he's held jobs that pay him in cash. I only receive child support the day he goes to a hearing about every 4 months. I receive about $50. He�s supposed to pay $60/ week, including $10 in back support. He doesn�t. Yet, the court does nothing at his hearings. After all, why are the hearings held if nothing is done? I have not been to a hearing before. I was told by a child support case worker that I would not be able to speak. I've never attended thinking I will be wasting my time and lose hours at work. Recently, I was advised by another case worker that I would be able to speak. Next hearing is April 20th & I'm planning on attending to see why no one has made my ex husband accountable for his actions. Is there anything I should mention at the hearing and what should I expect? Also, why would the court not recognize the fact that he is absolutely irresponsible and has not made a regular payment in more than 7 months? Any help is greatly appreciated.


Asked on 4/04/07, 9:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Ex husband not paying ordered chuild support

What to expect really differs from county to county and judge to judge. When you arrive, you should ask the bailiff/sheriff to tell the prosecutor that you would like a brief word with her/him. Let the prosecutor know that you would just like to briefly address the court about how the absence of child support has hurt your family and ask him to hold the dad accountable. Make it brief. The judge likely will go through each case very quickly - spending an average of a few minutes on each case.

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Answered on 4/05/07, 9:37 am


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