I live in GA and my ex lives in AL. I have an open case with the state of GA for child support. His arrears are at $32,000 and he has been running from them for years. He has had to take a job now that does not pay "under the table" and the state of GA has garnished his wages. He has now hired a lawyer to sue me to accept a payout of around $6000 and close the case. Do I need to hire a lawyer or should the state of GA take the case? I have called them and asked about the payout and they said I could not close the case without the full amount being payed. HELP!