Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Divorced in 2005 in Jefferson County, MO.
Non custodial parent moved to Illinois shortly after divorce.
He is about $50,000.00 behind in child support payments.
I have an open child support case and asked that I be refered to the prosecuting attorneys office. I called for an update today (3/22/16) and was told that my case was refered but because my exhusband lives out of state, there is no one available to take the case. I was told that Illinois was contacted and is now seeking his employment information. I was also told to seek private council.
I don't understand why so little has been done. Shouldn't my case have been refered before I asked or other steps taken to enforce payments?

Asked on 3/23/16, 9:42 am

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Anthony Smith LawSmith

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In almost all cases, private debts are connected through the efforts of the creditor. Because custodial parents often do not have the resources I do that, sometimes the state artists them in collecting child support. However, the government will more likely change the obligated parent criminally, fit getting behind, than seeking to collect child support before it gets behind. The state dues but keep track of who is keeping up with the support ordered in child custody cases. Therefore, the creditor pretend has to let the government know when the other parent here in arrears. Given that you're in Missouri. And he is in Illinois, you should hire an z Illinois attorney to collect the back child support. You might ask the Illinois Bar Association who they can recommend, it DJ av online search for credutor's rights attorneys in the Country where your ex lives.

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Answered on 3/23/16, 10:50 am

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