Now paying how to pay back pay?

[darkest_red21]

What is the name of your state? Kentucky
I have posted on here recently and I have one more question. I owe 16,000 in back child support and I finally got me a part time job making 10 a hour. I'm going to start making the 200 monthly payments but as far as the back pay that I owe how does that work as far as paying for that? Thanks

 

[CJane]

You really need to discuss that with the caseworker at CSE. I know that in my case, my exBF is paying child support + 10% every month. But he's only $1500 in arrears - with the significant amount you owe and considering you've never made an effort to pay, it may be much different. BUT - paying JUST the ordered amount right now would at least keep you from falling further behind, and that's a good thing.

 

[MrsK]

Usually CSE orders a parent to pay a certain percentage of arrears every month or something like $50-100 a month towards the arrears on top of the support until its paid off. And they may also intercept any tax returns you may get to help pay off the arrears.

 

[Zigner]

You are also, quite likely, incurring interest charges also. As mentioned before, contact the CSE about this - in order to keep the arrearages from *growing*, you need to pay the current amount due, plus, at least, the amount of interest accruing each month.

 

[ceara19]

You are also, quite likely, incurring interest charges also. As mentioned before, contact the CSE about this - in order to keep the arrearages from *growing*, you need to pay the current amount due, plus, at least, the amount of interest accruing each month.

Kentucky State Revenue Office charges 12% (compound) interest on arrears.

 

[darkest_red21]

Okay thank you so much you guys it takes alot off my mine and makes me not think about jail or anything of that sort. I Love you all and Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. God Bless

 

[ceara19]

Okay thank you so much you guys it takes alot off my mine and makes me not think about jail or anything of that sort. I Love you all and Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. God Bless

Just make sure that ALL payments are sent through CSE. Otherwise, you won't receive credit for the money. Start sending in the payments for current support AND as much extra money as you can afford each month. Stay current and make regular payments on the arrears and you will keep yourself out of jail. More importantly, get your lie in order and start being a FATHER to your child. You being an involved parent and a good influence is more valuable to the child then ANY amount of money ever could be.