Ex's stimulus check and child support arrears, what's the chances?

Question

I get along great with my ex, but I don't have the heart to ask him this......he lost his job last October, and by the end of January he was a couple dollars shy of $500 in arrears.....and if he filed before the end of January, then child support would not touch his refund, well I never did get any money, not even from state. So presently he owes me over $1370, will I see his stimulus check? He has not remarried, so I know there will not be an injured spouse claim. I have a feeling when he filed he either used rapid refund or a RAC, so I am betting it is a paper check, and his last 2 digits are in the 60's. When I talked to child support a couple months ago, they said I "should" get it! I was hoping someone out there has gotten their back support arrears paid with the stimulus check, and answer my question. I am still waiting on my stimulus check, as my last 2 #'s are 48! Thanks for any help!!!

Answer 1

Assuming that the debt was submitted to FMS by the local child support enforcement agency, yes you should receive the stimulus payment.  However it may take 6 months for it to get to you, as FMS must wait for a possible injured spouse claim unless he contacts them and certifies that he is not married.  FMS can't get marital status information from the IRS without his  explicit permission.

Answer 2

Im in the same boat with you, Im still waiting on not only the stimulus check from child support but also his federal (he owes like 3800.00 in back pay)... I guess all we can do is play the waiting game!!! I hope its not 6 months before I get the stimulus payment, Ive been waiting since January 1st for his federal refund!!!