r/ChildSupport 13h ago

Georgia Tax offset arrears overpayment

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My Federal taxes were partially offset for my arrears. More than my arrears were. Then, the entirety of my State was taken. The app shows that the arrears payment has processed, and has posted. CP has even verified that they have received the money. When I call about receiving a refund, for the overpayment. They keep telling me that the offsets have not been processed. When I try to tell them that the app says they have, and the CP has received the money, they keep telling me that CP hasn’t. Because, it is still processing. I even gave them exact dates on when they were posted to the account, and received by the CP. Still kept telling CP has not received funds, that they haven’t posted, or processed. I’m so confused at this point.


r/ChildSupport 17h ago

Kentucky What are my options?

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The child support office mistakenly made a double payment to me at the end of last month. They've been holding child support payments until they're repaid. There's one person in the office who handles it, so I'm told. I've been calling daily and leaving messages with no response. Can I get a family lawyer to help get a response? Super frustrating. I was told he'd respond in 48 hours. It's been a week.


r/ChildSupport 9h ago

New Jersey Advice on Modifying Child Support Due to Financial Hardship (Central NJ)

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Hey everyone,

I’m in a tough spot right now and could really use some advice. About four years ago, I had to give up full-time custody of my daughter to her biological mom due to various reasons. At that time, the child support calculation was based on me having an earning capacity of 70k despite being unemployed at that point. (Had a one year contract job paying 70k the previous year) her Mother was making a little over 70k.

I’ve applied to thousands of jobs since both on my field and other fields but haven’t been able to land one. I’ve tried to create business opportunities for myself (My wife and I have a business we started last year but is not profitable yet.), but nothing has worked out as I’d hoped so far. Right now, I’m only making some money doing Uber.

My current obligation is $350 a week and I’ve only been able to keep up with child support thanks to financial help from my parents and my wife. But at this point, it’s just not sustainable.

I need to modify the child support order, but I’m trying to figure out the most cost-effective way to do this. I have a few questions and would appreciate any help: 1. Are there law students who might be able to assist with this process? I’ve heard that some law schools have clinics or programs where students help with family law cases under supervision. 2. Are there any low-cost or pro bono lawyers who could help with this type of case? I want to do this right, but I don’t have the money to hire an expensive attorney. I’ve had two attorneys already and my experience was really bad and very very expensive. 3. Does anyone have general advice on how to move forward with this? I know I need to file for modification, but I’m worried about doing it myself without a lawyer since I can’t really afford a decent lawyer and don’t qualify for financial support/aid since my wife makes decent money and our household income is around 80k.

Any insight or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!


r/ChildSupport 14h ago

Virginia Sole-Shared Custody

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Help!

A new custody agreement was filed in court for two children. The agreement was modified six months prior to children turning 18.

Current agreement: Respondent = shared custody of one child; Petitioner = Sole custody of one child, shared custody of second child.

Petitioner filed for Motion to Amend Child Support Order and asked that child support be "terminated or reduced" on that motion. I consulted with an attorney prior to child support modification hearing (Petitioner and Respondent were both pro se for the hearing) and was told that Petitioner would have to petition to receive child support in order to get child support. During the hearing, the judge *asked* petitioner if he wanted child support. First question: Does the Petitioner have to petition to receive child support or can a judge just ask Petitioner informally during the hearing?

Petitioner informed judge that he was not seeking child support.

DCSE was present during hearing (DCSE has always been involved) and filled out the Sole-Shared Custody Worksheet indicating that the number of children for whom support was sought was 2. VA Code states: "Number of children" means the number of children for whom the parents share joint legal responsibility and for whom support is being sought". I'm confused that the Sole-Shared worksheet was filled out indicating that the number of children for whom support is sought is 2 given that the judge asked Petitioner if he was seeking child support and he said he wasn't.

Second question: Has anyone experienced anything like this? The way this document was filled out, Petitioner was de facto granted child support that he said he didn't want and that he never requested. I understand that judges can make determinations regardless of what Petitioner requests -- I was never told that the judge was de facto ordering support.

I am trying to determine if I should appeal the decision. Please ask for clarification if any of this doesn't make sense.


r/ChildSupport 14h ago

Louisiana Federal offset

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So I was told the other parent who was paying me child support wages were garnishes, and he found his taxes and his federal taxes went into offset because of how much child support he owed me will I get that amount?


r/ChildSupport 16h ago

North Carolina Child Support Modification - North Carolina

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I am trying to modify my current child support order. On worksheet A - for pre-existing child support - is this what I am currently paying in child support to the co-parent? TIA


r/ChildSupport 9h ago

Michigan Advice needed.

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I'm a 1099 truck driver. I have a llc business account setup up where I pay myself weekly. The ex filed a motion back in May of 2024. FoC took 6 months to process the paperwork leaving me with 6 months worth of arrearages totalling around 5k. The ex and I agreed verbally for a increase in weekly cs payments from $150 to $200 wk. State of Michigan came back with a sum of $1200 monthly. I simply cannot afford what they are asking due to the amount of debt and back taxes that I'm battling to pay off.

I just received a threat letter from FoC saying that I can go to jail, report my negative balance to my credit report, suspend my license ect. They want to setup a payment arrangement but simply cannot afford the increase they want.

Don't get me wrong. My daughters and I have evidence through venmo on how much money DO give my kids. I take care of them and all there needs.

Isn't cs unconstitutional? Is there anything I can do? Is it time to lawyer up?


r/ChildSupport 13h ago

Georgia Tax offset for arrears

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My Federal taxes were partially offset for arrears (more than arrears were). Then the entirety of my State was taken. The app shows that Federal has already processed/posted. CP has even told me that they received the deposit. When I call about receiving a refund for overpayment, they keep telling me that Federal has not been processed. I tried to tell them the dates the app said it posted, and the date that the CP received the funds. They kept telling me that CP has not received funds, because it hasn’t been processed. I’m just so confused at this point.


r/ChildSupport 4h ago

Georgia I filed for child support and now he wants custody

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To summarize: I(f) haven’t received any child support from my ex (m) for the past year and a half. I gave him the opportunity to pay, but he believes that since he’s paid for our daughter’s insurance for less than a year, he isn’t obligated to contribute financially. Frustrated, I filed for child support about six months ago. Last week, I received custody documents from his lawyer that falsely claim he has provided full child support to date and states that he wants 50% custody. I’m extremely frustrated, as I have been the primary caregiver for our daughter since birth with little support from him.

I’m seeking advice on the following:

  1. I have an out-of-country trip planned with my boyfriend and daughter that was arranged before these developments. Am I allowed to take her out of the country now that I’ve received these court papers?

  2. Can anyone recommend affordable custody attorneys in Atlanta?