Nurturing2
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? AZ
Here goes, I am a married man who has 50-50 custody with my ex-wife, there was NO child support ordered; however, while in the military my ex-wife received monies from the State of AZ. When I returned back from overseas I was told I owed $5600.00 because I did not pay her support; which I had. Unfortunately, I only had some checks and not all. Anyway, I have been very good about paying; but then I was laid off and out of work for 5 months, my wife gave birth to our second child, etc. I finally secured a job; but was in a catch-up mode, trying to make the car payment, keep the roof over our head, put food on the table, etc., so I did not send the $200.00 a month that was calculated to catch my back child support arrearage up.
My ex-wife has been hounding me for this back money, going as far as sending emails calling me a losing, etc., she forgets we have equal custody of our son, I buy his clothes, I take care of him, I pay for school activities and I have gone so far as securing health insurance on him; since she will not give me his medical card, says if I need it call her and tell her why. So to eliminate the drama, I added him to my insurance, which costs me in my premium.
I am now losing my home to foreclosure and must look for a rental home for my three children. To make matters worse, my ex has contact the State requesting that enforce this, which they have every right; but they send me a letter saying they want $3700.00 from me, yeah right, my priorities are my three children, which includes my son.
My ex wife has a good job, makes more money then me; but she said it is the principle and she doesn't care, that I am a loser of a father. I get so ticked off; but I know I am not, as I said, my son lives with me 50% of the time.
My question is, what is the worse that can happen to me, since I do not have additional monies to pay her right now, until I get monies put away to get another home.
I might add, I have even put braces on my son; since his teeth were terrible and she just didn't want to hear it. My son is so happy and feeling good about himself. Any assistance, advice would be greatly appreciated.
Here goes, I am a married man who has 50-50 custody with my ex-wife, there was NO child support ordered; however, while in the military my ex-wife received monies from the State of AZ. When I returned back from overseas I was told I owed $5600.00 because I did not pay her support; which I had. Unfortunately, I only had some checks and not all. Anyway, I have been very good about paying; but then I was laid off and out of work for 5 months, my wife gave birth to our second child, etc. I finally secured a job; but was in a catch-up mode, trying to make the car payment, keep the roof over our head, put food on the table, etc., so I did not send the $200.00 a month that was calculated to catch my back child support arrearage up.
My ex-wife has been hounding me for this back money, going as far as sending emails calling me a losing, etc., she forgets we have equal custody of our son, I buy his clothes, I take care of him, I pay for school activities and I have gone so far as securing health insurance on him; since she will not give me his medical card, says if I need it call her and tell her why. So to eliminate the drama, I added him to my insurance, which costs me in my premium.
I am now losing my home to foreclosure and must look for a rental home for my three children. To make matters worse, my ex has contact the State requesting that enforce this, which they have every right; but they send me a letter saying they want $3700.00 from me, yeah right, my priorities are my three children, which includes my son.
My ex wife has a good job, makes more money then me; but she said it is the principle and she doesn't care, that I am a loser of a father. I get so ticked off; but I know I am not, as I said, my son lives with me 50% of the time.
My question is, what is the worse that can happen to me, since I do not have additional monies to pay her right now, until I get monies put away to get another home.
I might add, I have even put braces on my son; since his teeth were terrible and she just didn't want to hear it. My son is so happy and feeling good about himself. Any assistance, advice would be greatly appreciated.