Child support question

So, my ex never ever pays his child support, and he lives in another state. I have given up pursuing him for child support many years ago; however...

I found out a couple days ago that the IRS withheld his tax refund due to back child support. Hmmmm...has anyone ever had this happen for them? Will I receive the total amount of the tax return?

My mother, who used to work for the IRS, told me that probably most of the money would go to the state (as he owes them as well), and that they will most likely take theirs first.

Hey, Im saying even a couple hundred dollars is a couple hundred more than I had, so it can't be a bad thing. Just wondering if anyone else has ever had that happen, and if it turned out okay and they actually received the money in a timely fashion and not...say a year down the line! LOL

When they intercept the federal return you usually get that check if he is in arrearages but I don't believe you are able to get his state return as well...at least in my situation,I didn't.

Possibly if he owes the state as well they will take that check(state) from him and the federal return will be yours. But if your ex has re-married and files joint with his current wife she can file an injured spouse form and get her part of that return...making it less that you will receive.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you
good luck :)

Well I've never been in this situation but From banking side.. I know they have put Levies on dead beat dads accounts.. I would think you would get the whole thing until he is paid up.... I would talk to someone about this .. and Pursue whats yours Jody..I know it must stink having to go after it.. but I know In Massachusetts theirs a deadbeat dad list.. it's Unbelievable to see how many deadbeats owe child support.. I mean THOUSANDS..

My man pays huge for his kids and does not complain never has. I had to say that. I have never heard anyone stick up for the guys who do do their jobs. Nor have I ever heard another woman tell a friend she is wrong in the fact that she is being a total ***-hole to her ex. Such is sometimes the case. I got ex stories that would curl hair! :eek:

As for the deadbeats? I say we string em' up behind the car drag them through town to be spit on and stoned. Taunted and jeered at. You know like they would with a woman who was branded with the scarlet letter? :eek:

In Canada there are what I think are very good laws regarding child support. The mom usually does not do any of the fighting for her children's money. The Family Resposibility Office does that for the mom. All she needs to do is file with them and they garnish wages, suspend licenes and lien houses or property for the mom. They do have one really stupid law that works for no one. They put men in jail for non-paymet. That has to be the stoopidest law I have ever heard. If they can not get the money now how will they get it if he is in jail? Worse yet, is putting a deadbeat in jail who has a job!! :confused: how does that make any sence? duh!

I hope you do get your money, summer is comming and the kids would likly have a list miles long as to what the need or even want as extra "found" money.

I imagine it is just easier to not fight over money with your ex. I didn't ask for a cent from mine. I couldn't be bothered with him. Not to mention that when I left carrying just my purse and pregnant with no job, friends, or family he told me I could never do it!! Yeah, watch me!!

I can not see the state being selfless and not taking theirs first! To bad to!! Keep us updated! Good luck!!
~Jenna

Oh I definatly think their are more good Dads then DeadBeat dads..... and their are definatly women out there who can be real evil... No one is saying that.... My Husband is a great father.. when his exwife and him split up He had custody of his son...I have a customer who divorced his wife and he has custody of his triplets... and he's a GREAT father also....

We are just discussing Jody's situation only.... She is getting no support from her ex and we are trying tos ee if maybe she gets his tax refund since he is now going under a list for NOt paying his child support....

I hope she soaks him..... All the work she has put in to caring for her baby, which she does a great job, and he doesn't support his child... That really irks me when men OR women do this.....sad...

This topic stikes a HUGE nerve with me. From both sides. I understand what Jody is going through. I without any reserves believe a man should always contribute to the well being of his child. No matter the situation. If he can not pay his support and has ligitimate reason fine, there are so many ways to contribute. Most important thing is LOVE and its FREE!!

I do hope that Jody gets what she deserves. She is owed that much atleast. I don't think it is fair for any one to have a child and walk away leaving the one parent holding the bag.

I just thought this was a good spot to put my opinions. It stikes that nerve everytime.

~Jenna