What should I do if my ex refuses to pay child support?

The first thing you should do if your ex-partner refuses to pay child support is to contact a family law attorney. A family law attorney can help you enforce the court ordered child support. They will review the court order and explain your legal rights and options, such as filing a motion to enforce the court order or taking your ex-partner to court. In California, the court can order wage garnishment in order to collect the unpaid child support. Wage garnishment is when the court orders the employer of the non-custodial parent to withhold a certain percentage of the non-custodial parent’s wages in order to pay the court-ordered child support. You can also take your ex-partner to court, with the help of a family law attorney, to have the court order enforced. The court can have the non-custodial parent held in contempt of court and order them to pay the outstanding amount due. Additionally, you can contact the local child support agency. The agency can help you by providing resources such as forms and information about enforcing a court order and collecting the unpaid child support. Finally, you should always keep records of any payments received as well as any account balances, as this can be used in court if necessary. Keeping records is especially important if the child support is being paid by check.

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