WHEN YOUR FORMER SPOUSE
DOESN’T PAY CHILD SUPPORT
WHEN YOUR EX-SPOUSE ISN’T COMPLYING WITH CHILD SUPPORT
In many divorces, one parent is court-ordered to pay child support to the other. This is to help cover the expenses associated with raising a child. Usually, child support is received every pay period, and when a parent misses these payments, the child can suffer. If you find yourself having to pay child support (or if you are receiving child support), there are a couple of facts you should keep in mind.
The first thing you’ll need to do after a missed child support payment is speak with your former spouse. It could be that they are facing a short-term financial difficulty, and, in a situation like this, it’s important to be flexible. For example, see if they can make up for the missed payment the following month or if they can make a partial payment now and the rest later. However, if this is a recurring situation, it might be time to speak with your lawyer. He or she can work with the court system and the State Disbursement Unit to take action against your former spouse to extract the money. You may be required to submit proof of his or her delinquency, which your lawyer can then use in court. If you’re a parent with a child support plan in place and your former spouse has developed a habit of missing his or her payments, don’t be afraid to take action. You and your child deserve the money that your former spouse has promised to pay. Contact our Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C. team at 630-756-5112 today to schedule your initial legal consultation with a member of our firm.
PENALTIES FOR NOT PAYING CHILD SUPPORT
A parent who fails to make their child support payments can face a number of repercussions: • Wage and bank account garnishment • Seizure of his or her tax refund or state lottery winnings • Seizure of his or her assets to extract unpaid money • Suspension of his or her driver’s license • Suspension of his or her professional licenses • Denial of his or her passport application • Criminal penalties that include fines and jail time
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GRILLED RANCH POTATOES
If you want to be the hit of this year’s Memorial Day cookout, don’t overlook the star power of a well-made side dish. These smoky, tangy grilled potatoes will be the talk of the party. The best part is how easy they are to prep and make!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved • 1/4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 1/2 packet ranch seasoning • Ranch dressing for drizzling • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• Bacon bits (optional) • Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat grill to medium. In a large pan, toss potatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, and ranch seasoning. Season generously with salt and pepper. 2. Skewer potatoes. (If using wood skewers, be sure to soak in water an
hour before grilling.) Grill until tender and lightly charred, about 15 minutes. 3. Drizzle with ranch and garnish with chives and bacon bits.
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