Child support question?

Question

My husband has paid his child support through a garnishment for the past four years. A few days ago he lost his job. We have two other children and can not support them and pay the full $300 to the custodial parent. Is any payment considered good faith by the courts if she takes him back for child abandonment? Are we to notify her or let the garnishment company do it? Any other advice? We are in GA. Thanks!

Answer 1

First - tell your husband to get a vasectomy and quit having kids he can't afford.  Next, divorce him and support your own kids, since his obligation is to his first family.

Answer 2

no, he needs to go back to court to get the amount reduced or put on hold which is hard to do, his best bet is to work 2 fast food jobs until something better comes along...good luck don't fall behind its a pain...

Answer 3

You must ALWAYS notify the Attorney General immediately of any change in employment status.  This keeps you out of hot water legally  However, when it comes to a "good faith" payment, there usually isn't any such thing!   Unfortunately it is all or nothing, unless you go back to court to have the amount paid renegotiated.  This is something that can be quite costly however and in your circumstance, doesn't sound feasible.   The other best thing to do, is to talk to the custodial parent and try to make them understand your plight.  They can keep the legal system out of it longer by not pressing the issue.   Good luck, this is never easy on either side of the issue.

Answer 4

you should be able to go to the courts and explain your situation.  They should adjust the child support payment schedule or make other arrangements. If he had a laywer he worked with for the custody, I would ask their advice, if he represented himself, I would have him  go directly to the courts, and explain the situation and ask

IF YOU DON"T ADVISE COURTS EITHER WAY (LOSS OF JOB OR GAIN OF INCOME) you are held responsible.

But we all stumble once and a while and they understand. Loss of a job, and other children to support are all very understandable situations that are not your fault and they are willing to work with you.

The roughest part is actually dealing with the ex, they are not always as understanding.  But in the eyes of the courts, if you are honest and up front with your situation they will work with you.

It will be ok!!  Best of luck

Answer 5

notify the garnishment company, they may reduce the payment or since he currently doesnt have a job suspend it.

Answer 6

If he lost his job he can file for a reduction. They will lower the amount to compensate with his present situation. If he just quit his job then they may not be as quick to lower the amount.

Answer 7

Immediately go to the courts and set up a change in support hearing. If you don't he MUST pay the full amount required.