Mudhoney98
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Nevada
A little background-- I have been divorced for over three years. My ex was appointed visitations every other weekend. Howeverm he has showed no interest in a relationship with my daughter. He has not seen her in over a year (his choice...not mine). He calls every 3 or 4 months... mainly to discuss his life, not my daughters. He has not paid child support in over two years- he is over $10,000 in arrears. He is Native American and has managed to evade attachment by doing odd jobs under-the-table on the reservation. My case worker said that the tribe was not "hiding him", but they were not facilitating attachment.
Recently I found out that he has gotten a job with a reputable company that is not affiliated with the tribe, so I know I can attach. The problem is-- my ex told me that if I attach his wages he will take me to court to have the support order and visitiations amended. Since, he will have council provided by the tribe, he has threatened to make it a "knock-down, drag out battle." I am a medical student in the middle of clinicals. I will not graduate if I am continuously taking time off to go to and from court. Nor do I have the finances to afford an attorney. Most importantly, I am very concerned about future visitations. My ex was recently in a bar fight that ended in his getting shot AND about a year ago he was arrested for domestic violence. In addition, he has a severe alcohol problem (in my divorce decree there is a stipulation that he CANNOT drink while my child is with him)
All that being said, I have a couple questions: 1. Should I try to attach his paycheck or let sleeping dogs lie? 2. Due to his history of reckless behavior, is there a chance I could be awarded supervised visitations? 3. If he is making $10.00 working full-time and has three other children what can he amend the support to (he is supposed to pay $400.00 now)?
I would appreciate any help! I am so glad I found this site, it is such a blessing!
A little background-- I have been divorced for over three years. My ex was appointed visitations every other weekend. Howeverm he has showed no interest in a relationship with my daughter. He has not seen her in over a year (his choice...not mine). He calls every 3 or 4 months... mainly to discuss his life, not my daughters. He has not paid child support in over two years- he is over $10,000 in arrears. He is Native American and has managed to evade attachment by doing odd jobs under-the-table on the reservation. My case worker said that the tribe was not "hiding him", but they were not facilitating attachment.
Recently I found out that he has gotten a job with a reputable company that is not affiliated with the tribe, so I know I can attach. The problem is-- my ex told me that if I attach his wages he will take me to court to have the support order and visitiations amended. Since, he will have council provided by the tribe, he has threatened to make it a "knock-down, drag out battle." I am a medical student in the middle of clinicals. I will not graduate if I am continuously taking time off to go to and from court. Nor do I have the finances to afford an attorney. Most importantly, I am very concerned about future visitations. My ex was recently in a bar fight that ended in his getting shot AND about a year ago he was arrested for domestic violence. In addition, he has a severe alcohol problem (in my divorce decree there is a stipulation that he CANNOT drink while my child is with him)
All that being said, I have a couple questions: 1. Should I try to attach his paycheck or let sleeping dogs lie? 2. Due to his history of reckless behavior, is there a chance I could be awarded supervised visitations? 3. If he is making $10.00 working full-time and has three other children what can he amend the support to (he is supposed to pay $400.00 now)?
I would appreciate any help! I am so glad I found this site, it is such a blessing!