Child Support Withheld

[26stepmom]

What is the name of your state? Arkansas
I have a little question if any one has any answers. My husband has 2 kids from a previous marriage and on January 3rd of this year he signed papers giving up his rights. Step father is adopting the kids. Well, they are still withholding child support from his pay. It was held out Jan 7 and will probably be held out tomorrow to when he gets pd. My husband' s attorney is out of town and he hasn't gotten to speak with him about this yet. Question is does my husband get that money back or does exwife get to keep it? Seems logical that anything after Jan 3 she should not be able to keep, but not sure?
Thanks for any input.

 

[stealth2]

Until the adoption is actually FINAL, he keeps paying the support.

 

[VeronicaGia]

What is the name of your state? Arkansas
I have a little question if any one has any answers. My husband has 2 kids from a previous marriage and on January 3rd of this year he signed papers giving up his rights. Step father is adopting the kids. Well, they are still withholding child support from his pay. It was held out Jan 7 and will probably be held out tomorrow to when he gets pd. My husband' s attorney is out of town and he hasn't gotten to speak with him about this yet. Question is does my husband get that money back or does exwife get to keep it? Seems logical that anything after Jan 3 she should not be able to keep, but not sure?
Thanks for any input.

And keep in mind, he wouldn't be the first person to find out that the adoption was never finalized. And if he stops paying, he'll owe all that money plus interest.

He needs to keep on top of the case and keep paying until he has court documents regarding the adoption being finalized.

 

[26stepmom]

So basically your saying that if the adoption never gets finalized he will have to continue to pay child support? This might take forever then if thats the case. It seems like they would have to proceed with the adoption and have it finalized since he has already signed over his rights.

 

[stealth2]

That's exactly right. However, stepDad cannot be FORCED to adopt the child. So your hubby needs to stay on top of it to make sure it happens, OR reinstate visitation rights. And... well... enforce them.

 

[26stepmom]

Ok, and thanks for all the help.