How does child support work, how long does it take? What is the average monthly pay for 1 child?
mayra asked:
I have a 2yr old son with my Ex, We split on August 2007 I open a child support case that same month. I sent all my paperwork & i gave them all his information including his work address & num, Its been 3months already & i havent received anything. I asked my ex if he received any letters & he said no.
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I have a 2yr old son with my Ex, We split on August 2007 I open a child support case that same month. I sent all my paperwork & i gave them all his information including his work address & num, Its been 3months already & i havent received anything. I asked my ex if he received any letters & he said no.
January 25th, 2009 at 3:58 am
Child support in the U.S. takes longer than a few weeks.
I would suggest you relax. The minute you filed for support the clock began ticking so that your ex, IF he is found to be the child’s father and IF he is ordered to pay support, will be paying from the time the action was filed.
As to how much, no one here can tell you that.
January 26th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Contact the Child Support Division at your city/county courthouse. For your state you should have, on line, the Child Support Calculator. Enter the numbers requested, should give you a figure.
January 29th, 2009 at 12:49 am
It all depends on how much money your ex makes.
January 31st, 2009 at 2:34 am
The best way to get child support is thru your local Child Support Enforecement office. You may not be able to force your ex to visit his child, but you can MAKE him support him/her. Child Support Enforcement will automatically garnish his paycheck and send you the money via mail or a check card. They will also assist you with establishing paternity if this has not been done yet. Click the following link to locate your local office:http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
Depending on the state you live in, the process should take anywhere from 6weeks to 6months. Support is determined on both of your incomes and it may also require that he maintain health insurance for your child.
Since you have already begun the process, contact your case worker to inquire about the status.
Good luck!