Arkansas OCSE?

[mommymushbrain]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas

Just wondering if anyone has gone through the AR OCSE and how they work on non payments and such?

My ex has not paid for 30 days now. Prior to, the CS was garnished from his unemployment compensation. Once that ceased, there were 2 wage attachments sent out to where he was assumed to be working. Both returned as he was no longer employed there. One stating he quit within 3 days of the attachment being received by the employer. (Just assumption that he quit once he got wind of it) (I have quite the chatty case worker.) As of today there is an arreage of $1150.

I was initially told that they don't do anything until 30 days. I have also been told since that ex has received deliquent notices in the mail.

So, I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with what happens next?

 

[mistoffolees]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas

Just wondering if anyone has gone through the AR OCSE and how they work on non payments and such?

My ex has not paid for 30 days now. Prior to, the CS was garnished from his unemployment compensation. Once that ceased, there were 2 wage attachments sent out to where he was assumed to be working. Both returned as he was no longer employed there. One stating he quit within 3 days of the attachment being received by the employer. (Just assumption that he quit once he got wind of it) (I have quite the chatty case worker.) As of today there is an arreage of $1150.

I was initially told that they don't do anything until 30 days. I have also been told since that ex has received deliquent notices in the mail.

So, I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with what happens next?

What does OCSE say when you ask them?

 

[mommymushbrain]

That I never get a straight solid answer to. I am told of all the things they can do, suspending licenses, levies, etc. but in no specific order or what variables have to occur before those types of things are done.

My best assumption would be a court date, since it would be the first, ex would get a slap on the wrist? Then if it continued, the punishments would get worse?

I suppose I was more curious on how "stern" the AR OCSE is, if they follow their code manual to the T or if it something that varies case by case?

I will know more here in a few minutes when they open.

 

[mommymushbrain]

Update!

Shortly after my post above, I received notification that AR OCSE was bringing our case to legal action. A date was tentatively set for 9/28.

Over the weekend, I receive notification that they have been unable to serve my ex at his home address or his sister's home address.

I attempted to call my caseworker today, who is.... not in! So I'm hoping maybe someone here can answer until I can get in touch with her tomorrow.

1)A technician I spoke with stated that service was rendered at the home address, however whoever answered the door stated they were new tenants and just began renting. I'm 99% sure that my ex still lives there and that is where visitation is taking place, our girls have "big mouths" and Daddy having a new place would have been big news to talk about.

2)The tech also stated because Legal sent the case back to the Main Office, requesting locator service, if he cannot be served, they would cancel the court date.

Question: Full well and knowing that he is in the area, can further actions be brought against him, even if they aren't ever able to serve him properly?

If I call tomorrow and let them know he does utilize his visitation and is at my house at a specific time, can/would they serve him right then and there?

And just as a "what if".... if that supposed "new tenant" is found to be him lying about his identity, would OCSE use that against him as proof of evasion?

Thanks for reading.

 

[mommymushbrain]

Apparently the state of Arkansas doesn't seem to care.

At the contempt hearing yesterday, ex said he is unemployed and his sister is paying all his bills. He was given a temporary reduction and a review hearing is set for 60 days out.

It's nice to know that all the information I provided regarding his self employment, including down to locations and permits he had pulled under his master electrician's license, wasn't even brought up and what he said was taken as truth.

Seriously thinking of hiring a private attorney instead of letting the OCSE run this... They had all kinds of information to prove he has been working and it wasn't even brought up.

 

[tuffbrk]

What is legal is not always fair ...or just. At the least get a consult with an attorney. However, if he is self-employed you may need to get a PI to document him performing services to prove it.

 

[mommymushbrain]

Is it common for the courts to take the word of the defendant as truth just like that though?

I would assume a private attorney can do more for me than the state, because as per the state's site, OCSE represents the state's interest in the child being taken care of (or something like that)... so I guess if I were drawing welfare, the state might have more of an interest in my case?