Supportkids Services

Welcome to Friday FAQs, where we answer the most commonly asked questions about child support. Have a question you haven't seen covered? Send us a message!

Today's question:

If I use your services, will you be able to put my ex in jail for not paying?

Answer:

We have many collection tools at our disposal, and our main goal is negotiating a steady payment of child support into your household. When someone is incarcerated, they are not likely to be able to pay. We do not find seeking incarceration to be an effective strategy for meeting our goals.

If your ex is in violation of state law because of child support delinquency, he or she is subject to what ever penalties the state deems appropriate, which in many states does include warrants being issued and incarceration.







All information and advice provided by Friday FAQs is general. For specific information about your case, contact an attorney or other child support professional like Supportkids Services.

Welcome to Friday FAQs, where we answer the most commonly asked questions about child support. Have a question you haven't seen covered? Send us a message!

Today's question:

Do you collect all the money at one time? I'm owed more than $35k!

Answer:

We will pursue whatever avenue of collection will be most beneficial in any given case. In some circumstances, the non-custodial parent has the means to pay a lump sum to satisfy the child support debt. In others, a garnishment for the court ordered amount is what we will be able to collect.

Because the pathways to collection are varied, if you do apply for our services, it is very important to include information about the non-custodial parent's financial situation. Details such as employment history, any settlements received, recent inheritances, or any other financial insight will help us customize our collection strategy.







All information and advice provided by Friday FAQs is general. For specific information about your case, contact an attorney or other child support professional like Supportkids Services.

Welcome to Friday FAQs, where we answer the most commonly asked questions about child support. Have a question you haven't seen covered? Send us a message!

Today's question:

We are taking care of our granddaughter because her parents are not able to right now. Can we try to get child support?

Answer:

If you have a court order that designates you as the guardian of your granddaughter, you can file for child support through your local child support office.

If there are no court documents that make your custody official in legal terms, then you would need to initiate that process first. We recommend seeking a family attorney to help guide you through this process. If that is not an option from a budget stand-point, you can contact the family court in your county so they can assist.







All information and advice provided by Friday FAQs is general. For specific information about your case, contact an attorney or other child support professional.