Hearing requests-How many?

[SingleMom81]

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

My daughter is going to be 2 next month. Her father has been ordered to pay $133 a month. The reason the amount is so low is because he hasn't had a job and he claims to be homeless. I know all of this is not true. He lives with friends and pays rent, and he works "under the table" (I know you all know what this means). I can't get proof of it because I can't be around him. (He is a bad guy I had to get a restraining order against.)

So far, he has not paid a penny of child support. About a month ago, he was reported to the credit agencies. I was told the next step is taking away his license. Then jail. Why does it take so long? But that isn't my question and I apologize for getting off-track.

My question revolves around this: So far, he has requested 3 hearings to have his child support lowered. He doesn't show up to any of them. This forces me to take time off work to participate in a hearing that he doesn't even show up to. How many times is the judge going to let this fly? Do they just keep granting hearing requests over and over? Or at some point, does the judge say "enough!"?

I was recommended this site from a friend, who says you have the best advice around. I sure hope so! Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Gracie3787]

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

My daughter is going to be 2 next month. Her father has been ordered to pay $133 a month. The reason the amount is so low is because he hasn't had a job and he claims to be homeless. I know all of this is not true. He lives with friends and pays rent, and he works "under the table" (I know you all know what this means). I can't get proof of it because I can't be around him. (He is a bad guy I had to get a restraining order against.)

So far, he has not paid a penny of child support. About a month ago, he was reported to the credit agencies. I was told the next step is taking away his license. Then jail. Why does it take so long? But that isn't my question and I apologize for getting off-track.

My question revolves around this: So far, he has requested 3 hearings to have his child support lowered. He doesn't show up to any of them. This forces me to take time off work to participate in a hearing that he doesn't even show up to. How many times is the judge going to let this fly? Do they just keep granting hearing requests over and over? Or at some point, does the judge say "enough!"?

I was recommended this site from a friend, who says you have the best advice around. I sure hope so! Thanks in advance!!!

Is the state CSE agency enforcing your order?
If not, contact them to start the enforcement procedures.
The CSE will have an attorney who appears in court protecting the state's interests, so you won't normally have to appear, unless you want to.

Unfortunately, enforcement of an order takes time, so try to be patient.

 

[SingleMom81]

Is the state CSE agency enforcing your order?
If not, contact them to start the enforcement procedures.
The CSE will have an attorney who appears in court protecting the state's interests, so you won't normally have to appear, unless you want to.

Unfortunately, enforcement of an order takes time, so try to be patient.

First off, thanks for replying! Its greatly appreciated.

Second, pardon my ignorance of all things law. I'm still trying to learn. Any advice I get will be of great help to me in my learning process.

Yes, it is an enforced order now as far as I know. I don't have to show up at court, but I am required to complete a scheduled phone interview. Where I work, my boss will not let me do this while I am on the clock. So I do the interview, then he doesn't show up.

Patience does not come easy to a single mom trying to provide for her daughter. But I really try.

Thanks for the help! I have enjoyed the forums since I've signed up. Lots of useful advice here.