FRO & Non-Disclosure

[badkarma]

I fought for over 2 years to have child support increased. The ex was paying for years based on $25K income and was making $80-100K working in the mining industry out west. I was awarded $10K in arrears to be paid at $100/month and the child support tripled based on his income. From the time the order was made to the time it was processed in court, due to multiple errors by his lawyer, and then processed by FRO, over a year passed. So he is now an additional $10K in arrears.
His income source began garnishing in November, supposedly at 50%, but the amounts coming in are well below the monthly payment required and he is adding more arrears each month, rather than paying them off. He has been with the same company/same position for almost 5 years, and completed his apprenticeship, so it's highly doubtful there has been a pay cut. There is no way he is flying back and forth from Ontario to Alberta monthly to bring home $1800/month. This wouldn't even cover his support payments and travel expenses. His wife works casual, just a few days a month, so they aren't making up the difference with her income. They are also taking a 2 week vacation down south in March, so money is coming from somewhere.

This is a very large company so I doubt they are fudging the numbers for him. I feel he has another source of income that he hasn't disclosed, possibly as a contractor. Is anyone familiar with this field and know if a secondary income source is a possibility?
FRO is looking into it, but finds the employer very hard to get hold of and the agent says they can't do much if another source isn't disclosed and there is some form of payment coming in.
We are to exchange tax returns yearly, so I may have to wait for that to happen in June and go from there based on that info. He refused to do it last year, so another trip to court may be inevitable.
Does anyone have any experience or info that could shed some light on this? I am very tired - there is always an angle or a scam with him, ultimately at the expense of our kids. Thanks for any info or advice you can share...

[hadenough]

Not sure what province you are in - but if it's ONTARIO - send letters to the Ministry of the Attorney General and to the Ombudsman. Each province has one. FRO needs to be doing more on your behalf. He's been at the same place for 5 years and sounds like he's living well, while you and the kids suffer. Go online and see how to contact your province's Ombudsman. Write to them and don't stop. Like Eryn Brokovich says "Be your own Superhero" or something like that. Make some noise. I've had to (on another matter, also legal).

[hadenough]

PS; make notes after each telephone conversation you have w/fro outlining what was discussed. The date, the time and length of call. Keep it in a "special" fro folder - but definitely go full tilt on this w/any all govt agencies you can. Get on them, and stay on them. This actually does work. Eventually :s

[badkarma]

Thanks so much hadenough! I have been keeping detailed notes (learned the hard way that those can be invaluable!), and will look into the Ombudsman. FRO agent was supposed to get back to me yesterday, but as usual I will have to chase the information down myself.

[hadenough]

For Ontario: info@ombudsman.on.ca
Call FRO again and leave another detailed msg. Include that if they don't reach you directly that they are permitted to leave you a detailed msg (voicemail) at the number you gave them - if that's the case.