Guardian Wants to Deny Child Support

[plaintired]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri
What can a legal guardian do if the wish to DENY any monetary child support from the child's father? The father provides money to the child, just not through the courts, plus he provides insurance coverage. The process was started by Family Services and they want to garnish the father's check for child support, but I DO NOT WANT IT! Short of being out a load of cash for an attorney, what can I do? Would a certified letter stating that I do not want the child support and that the father already provides insurance do any good? If so, I'm not sure what to put in the letter to make them back off once and for all. Thank you for any help you can give.

 

[Silverplum]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri
What can a legal guardian do if the wish to DENY any monetary child support from the child's father? The father provides money to the child, just not through the courts, plus he provides insurance coverage. The process was started by Family Services and they want to garnish the father's check for child support, but I DO NOT WANT IT! Short of being out a load of cash for an attorney, what can I do? Would a certified letter stating that I do not want the child support and that the father already provides insurance do any good? If so, I'm not sure what to put in the letter to make them back off once and for all. Thank you for any help you can give.

No, a letter would do no good.

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri
What can a legal guardian do if the wish to DENY any monetary child support from the child's father? The father provides money to the child, just not through the courts, plus he provides insurance coverage. The process was started by Family Services and they want to garnish the father's check for child support, but I DO NOT WANT IT! Short of being out a load of cash for an attorney, what can I do? Would a certified letter stating that I do not want the child support and that the father already provides insurance do any good? If so, I'm not sure what to put in the letter to make them back off once and for all. Thank you for any help you can give.

Who are you and where is mom?

 

[plaintired]

So I'm going to have to retain a lawyer to get them to back off? Great.....

 

[Silverplum]

So I'm going to have to retain a lawyer to get them to back off? Great.....

There's no valid point in what you're proposing -- unless you have further facts beyond "I DO NOT WANT IT."

 

[Antigone*]

There's no valid point in what you're proposing -- unless you have further facts beyond "I DO NOT WANT IT."

Heck, they can always give the money back to dad.

 

[mistoffolees]

So I'm going to have to retain a lawyer to get them to back off? Great.....

No, it can be done without a lawyer if you take the time to learn the court procedures and rules.

HOWEVER, there's an easier way. When you get the check, return the money to him. No muss, no fuss.

 

[Zigner]

Have you (or any prior guardian of the child) ever been on public assistance based on said child?

 

[CSO286]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri
What can a legal guardian do if the wish to DENY any monetary child support from the child's father? The father provides money to the child, just not through the courts, plus he provides insurance coverage. The process was started by Family Services and they want to garnish the father's check for child support, but I DO NOT WANT IT! Short of being out a load of cash for an attorney, what can I do? Would a certified letter stating that I do not want the child support and that the father already provides insurance do any good? If so, I'm not sure what to put in the letter to make them back off once and for all. Thank you for any help you can give.

Have you (or any prior guardian of the child) ever been on public assistance based on said child?

Actually I am surprised that wasn't the first question....

Family services doesn't "just start" the hcild support process. they have to either be asked to do so by one of the parties, or get a referral from public assistance to open a case on behalf of the the cp and state.

 

[mistoffolees]

Have you (or any prior guardian of the child) ever been on public assistance based on said child?

Actually I am surprised that wasn't the first question....

Family services doesn't "just start" the child support process. they have to either be asked to do so by one of the parties, or get a referral from public assistance to open a case on behalf of the the cp and state.

Good point. I didn't really consider that because OP said "I do not want the child support" so I assumed it was going to her.

In any event, whether that's the situation or not, OP can simply return any money that is sent to him/her. If the state is keeping a portion, there's nothing anyone can do about that part, but OP is certainly free to return the rest.

 

[nextwife]

Has the father's contribution been disclosed to this agency? That he is and has been paying CS directly and that he is and has been providing insurance?

To whom is he paying CS, and who filed for CS or assistance?

 

[plaintired]

Who are you and where is mom?

Legal guardian. Birth mother (not mom) is out of the picture...chooses drugs over child. Judge awarded guardianship to me because father was in the same shape as mother at the time, but he's clean now and back in child's life.

 

[Silverplum]

Legal guardian. Birth mother (not mom) is out of the picture...chooses drugs over child. Judge awarded guardianship to me because father was in the same shape as mother at the time, but he's clean now and back in child's life.

Okay.

So, if you wish, you can receive the CS and then hand Dad the money right back.

 

[CSO286]

Legal guardian. Birth mother (not mom) is out of the picture...chooses drugs over child. Judge awarded guardianship to me because father was in the same shape as mother at the time, but he's clean now and back in child's life.

Are you now or have you ever been on any kind of public assistance with/for the child?

 

[Zigner]

Are you now or have you ever been on any kind of public assistance with/for the child?

OR, was any prior guardian (mother included)?