My son's father is refusing to pay child support. What do I do?
Lexy Steele 's Answer
Quick Answer
Child support is a legal obligation, and if it's not being paid, you can take enforcement actions like wage garnishment or apply for a court order to establish support.
Key risks
Potential Risk
Failure to obtain a court order may complicate enforcement.
Potential Risk
Inadequate records may weaken your case.
Potential Risk
Not understanding local child support guidelines could lead to incorrect claims.
Potential Risk
Ignoring unpaid support may hinder future actions.
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Child support is your child's legal right, not something the other parent can simply choose not to pay.
If you already have a court order or written support agreement, you may be able to take enforcement action to recover unpaid support, including wage garnishment and other collection measures.
If there is no support order in place, you can apply to the court to establish child support based on the other parent's income and the applicable child support guidelines.
You should keep records of missed payments, communications and any financial information you have.
The next step depends on whether child support has already been legally established and where you live.
Best to contact a lawyer.