Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Hello LawGuru. I had asked this question previously but none of the attorneys seemed to be able to suggest anything that hasn't already been done. It was suggested to get a capais, which has been discussed but I was told at the courthouse that a capais can't cross state lines, so it would be useless. Also, DOR Interstate has been involved, but they just don't seem to be doing anything.

A DOR attorney even showed up at the last contempt stating she was going to help, but has done nothing. They keep giving me ridiculous excuses as to why they haven't been able to collect the money despite having 2 contempts and a jail sentence ordered. There has GOT to be something that can be done about this and all I keep getting is the runaround from everyone. Nobody is enforcing the law! What good is law if it can't be enforced? Here is the situation I posted previously:

I have been to court several times over the past 4 years because my ex husband has failed to pay child support numerously. Attorneys around here told me I had to get a Contempt against him and that would change everything. Well, I got the first Contempt almost 2 years ago, and he still didnt obey! He made excuses for years and the court let him get away with it. Finally they demanded him to get a job (which he already had under the table for years) and pay a set amount for the 2 children, which he agreed to through his attorney. Once again, he didn't obey the order and the judge issued another contempt against him during a compliance hearing and a jail sentence if he failed to pay a certain amount within 120 days. Well, he failed to pay it AGAIN and now nobody is doing anything!!! The court has proven that they are nothing more than a big joke that will take your money but not enforce their judgments. What is the use of going to court for 2 contempts and paying into a system that wont enforce an order?? This is absolutely ridiculous. He owes over $30,000. Part of the problem is that he lives in another state! I am in MA he is in MN. Regardless, it doesnt change the fact that my children are still being denied support, he is still disobeying court orders, and they are failing to stand behind their own judgements and laws! Who loses? My family. What do you do in a situation like this?

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