Legal Advice on New York Child Support Enforcement Issues
It might be necessary to seek the judicial enforcement of any family court order, including those related to property division, spousal maintenance, child custody or visitation, but the most frequent problems we see at Romeo & Schmitt, P.C., concern defaults in child support payments.
If you need advice about the most effective ways to hold a parent in default to the terms of a support order, or if you need help resolving problems related to substantial arrearages, our attorneys can give you the information and advocacy you need. Contact our office in Rochester today.
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The following illustrates the typical pattern of enforcement problems: The parent entitled to receive child support advises a county agency that the payment has not been received. The county enforcement unit then either notifies the parent in default of the amount owed, or just as often, takes immediate steps to collect the amounts owed and punish the default. These steps usually include:
- Seeking an order of violation in the court where the support order was issued
- Getting a money judgment for the amount owed
- Getting any driver's license, professional license, or sporting license suspended through notice of default to the licensing agency
- Seizing income tax returns
- Attaching state lottery winnings
- Recovering any cash bail that might have been posted for the party in default on any criminal offense
These steps will certainly get the attention of the defaulting parent. At Romeo & Schmitt, we have represented many parents facing difficult arrearages problems and sanctions. We can work with the county support enforcement unit to establish payment plans, lift license suspensions and cure contempt orders to keep a bad situation from getting worse.
Earlier in his career, Michael Schmitt worked with the Monroe County Child Support Enforcement Unit on enforcement and collection matters. His familiarity with the Unit's policies and operations can help you find a practical solution to child support arrearages.
If you need advice about enforcing such nonfinancial orders as visitation schedules or legal custody rights, the lawyers of Romeo & Schmitt can help you with those as well. Contact our office in Rochester to get an understanding of your most useful options.
