I was wondering if anyone else has any information about what action and more importantly, how quickly FRO acts in response to collecting arrears? I've got some partial information from FRO but it doesn't seem to add up to much.
My ex has decided to take a "voluntary" unpaid leave of absence and claims because he has zero income he doesn't have to pay any child support/spousal support anymore.
After hanging on the phone for what seemed eternity I spoke to a "person" at FRO who informed me that yes they had received that this information from his employer and now would be taking steps to enforce the court order.
He is already over $4,000 behind in arrears. Asked what action would be taken and when, I was informed that a Federal order would be sent out today which would allow FRO to garnish any income tax credits etc. But that is only effective if he files his tax return.
In a month his driving license would be suspended. But he would only be in trouble if he was ever stopped by a police officer. Otherwise he could continue driving without a license. A month later his passport would be suspended but it would only affect him if he wished to leave the country.
Asked about when they would take him to court, I was informed "there are many cases in front of yours, so it could take months before that happens and another 3-6 months before there is a court date." Theoretically, I could be waiting for another year or more before I see anymore child support.
How are parents supposed to manage financially in the meantime? I just don't get it. I thought including FRO in the final court order was supposed to be helpful.
My ex has decided to take a "voluntary" unpaid leave of absence and claims because he has zero income he doesn't have to pay any child support/spousal support anymore.
After hanging on the phone for what seemed eternity I spoke to a "person" at FRO who informed me that yes they had received that this information from his employer and now would be taking steps to enforce the court order.
He is already over $4,000 behind in arrears. Asked what action would be taken and when, I was informed that a Federal order would be sent out today which would allow FRO to garnish any income tax credits etc. But that is only effective if he files his tax return.
In a month his driving license would be suspended. But he would only be in trouble if he was ever stopped by a police officer. Otherwise he could continue driving without a license. A month later his passport would be suspended but it would only affect him if he wished to leave the country.
Asked about when they would take him to court, I was informed "there are many cases in front of yours, so it could take months before that happens and another 3-6 months before there is a court date." Theoretically, I could be waiting for another year or more before I see anymore child support.
How are parents supposed to manage financially in the meantime? I just don't get it. I thought including FRO in the final court order was supposed to be helpful.
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