Child support arrears and payment

[david neff]

What is the name of your state? California

The DA dosn't seem to be very effective in collecting from a non-custodial parent that is $30,000 in arrears. There is no wage assignment because he works "under the table" and they say they have notified DMV for license suspension. And since he dosn't pay taxes the tax lean is pointless.

Is there more leaglly that can be done? He's obviously in contempt of a civil court order, which he signed, stating he would provide child support and health insurance. Is there threat of jail time or something else that will "encourage" him to pay and provide his obligation?

 

[VeronicaGia]

What is the name of your state? California

The DA dosn't seem to be very effective in collecting from a non-custodial parent that is $30,000 in arrears. There is no wage assignment because he works "under the table" and they say they have notified DMV for license suspension. And since he dosn't pay taxes the tax lean is pointless.

Is there more leaglly that can be done? He's obviously in contempt of a civil court order, which he signed, stating he would provide child support and health insurance. Is there threat of jail time or something else that will "encourage" him to pay and provide his obligation?

Have you filed a motion to enforce the order? He has nothing to garnish, nothing on which to place a lien (unless he owns a home or has bank accounts), so you're kind of stuck. But you need to hound the county to enforce the order.