Receipt for child support?

[justadad-ky]

What is the name of your state? Kentucky

I forward my ex a receipt the day I get her electronic child support payment. She has indicated that she does not want the receipt because it shows a deduction on her payroll check. There is no wage assignment ordered so I use the receipt via e-mail as documentation as to monies paid as well as monies in arrears.

question: Should I continue this practice (legally) for future court action for failing to adhere to settlement agreement when pertaining to the child support payments? I used e-mail to provide an electronic means of accountability. Is this correct or is there a better Legal way to conduct this matter?

Thanks.

 

[CourtClerk]

If she doesn't want the receipt.... don't send it.

 

[justadad-ky]

ok, I will listen to your advice. But, how do I show documentation that I tried to collect monies in arrears unless I send her notice?

 

[seniorjudge]

ok, I will listen to your advice. But, how do I show documentation that I tried to collect monies in arrears unless I send her notice?

Huh?

You said you were getting child support from her.

Explain your question.

 

[CourtClerk]

If she's responsible for paying CS, then she's responsible for proof of payment.

 

[CourtClerk]

ok, I will listen to your advice. But, how do I show documentation that I tried to collect monies in arrears unless I send her notice?

What does that have to do with you providing a RECEIPT

 

[justadad-ky]

Explanation. She is currently paying child support however, she is not paying the amount the court order says to pay. While going through the settlement process the ex argued that she did not want a wage assignment placed on her. Based on her argument, all parties involved felt it would be better to have a 1 lump sum payment per month ($200.00 for General purposes). The ex, in my counsels opinion has setup her own "wage assignment" and is not making her monthly obligatory payments but instead is making a very low child support payment. My counsel is unsure why she would be doing her own "wage assignment" but argued so aggressivly not to have one in the first place. Ex argues that in 10 months the money she owes will be paid up but in that time frame she will fall more in arrears. I understand how a wage assignment works but the ex did not want that and subsequently signed off on a 1 lump sum payment per month.

Hope that helped.

 

[justadad-ky]

CourtClerk, really I'm not sure. I just want to ensure that I have my documentation correct and my I's are dotted and my T's are crossed. Unless I miss read on here, you should always try to collect prior to going to court and be able to show all your documentation.

I see your question now CourtClerk. You are correct, it shows nothing as for the receipt. But on the receipt I do add the amount owed, amount paid and current unpaid balance. Is this the worng approach?

Maybe I misread some post?

 

[fairisfair]

personally, I would keep sending them, although I would be sending them Certified w/ a return receipt requested on at least a quarterly basis as well. Since apparently you are not receiving your monies through the clearinghouse, or court.

If she doesn't want them, she knows where the delete button is located.

 

[penelope10]

personally, I would keep sending them, although I would be sending them Certified w/ a return receipt requested on at least a quarterly basis as well. Since apparently you are not receiving your monies through the clearinghouse, or court.

If she doesn't want them, she knows where the delete button is located.

Agreed, and she can chose to deep six the notices---but at least you will have proof that you have let her know that if this continues, she will be in arrears....

 

[BL]

Your X can not set up her own wage assignment .

I don't know how she's got her financial accounts setup , but

Any modification can not be unilaterally made outside the Law .

All you have to do is remind her she's in arrears and should pay up .

 

[justadad-ky]

If I were to continue sending the receipts after she said, I did not need to send them anymore. Is there a fine line on electronic harassment? I never send anything else besides the basic receipt and never include any opinions, etc with the receipt. I just want it paid.

But, can I get in trouble or even accused of harassment buy sending the receipt if that's what is deemed best?

 

[seniorjudge]

...Your X can not set up her own wage assignment...

Sure she can.

It's done all the time.

 

[seniorjudge]

If I were to continue sending the receipts after she said, I did not need to send them anymore. Is there a fine line on electronic harassment? I never send anything else besides the basic receipt and never include any opinions, etc with the receipt. I just want it paid.

But, can I get in trouble or even accused of harassment buy sending the receipt if that's what is deemed best?

I am not sure what you mean by "electronic harassment" but I doubt that there is a court in the world that would find you guilty of "harassment" for sending a receipt.

 

[justadad-ky]

Seniorjudge, I just meant that I did not want to get into a harassment issue for sending a receipt showing money owed after she basically told me not to send them. I was leaning more towards wanting to stay away from e-mail harassment.

I'm not sure what the law constitutes as e-mail harassment and all I want to do is show my efforts to collect child support not aggrevate a fluid situation between the ex and myself.