When my ex-husband suddenly stopped paying his child support I filed a claim with the Suffolk County Family Court. That was in July.in September the judge put the case down for an "IMMEDIATE" date. That date was January.in the meanwhile, we received no child support from July through January.
This is a many who admitted to a base salaray of $168,000 per year from his job, and admitted to approximately $4 million in net worth. He also has several rental properties which generate thousands in income each month. He claimed to have lost his job - but admitted to having lots of money and a job offer lined up.
The judge repeatedly tried to get us to settle out of court. Let me tell you, after a 2 year battle twelve years ago, I knew that wasn't going to work. The court didn't want to hear the case back then and I got stuck settling for a rotten deal and paying $25,000 in legal fees.
It just about ruined us financially. So, here it is, twelve years later an this judge doesn't want to be bothered either. She simply did not want to deal with it. So, after another $5,000 in legal fees, 6 months with no child support, and no relief in sight from the courts, I was forced to settle for a ridiculous lump sum payment which won't even last until my daughter graduates high school - let alone get them through college.
He doesn't even have to pay medical or dental bills, which he never reibursed me for when he WAS supposed to be paying. What's worse is that the judge knew the man was unreasonable, she even yelled at him a few times for his behavior and was pushed over the edge when he told the judge "TIME OUT!".
She still avoided hearing the case and sent the lawyers back out to try to work it out. Of course I settled for another raw deal. What was I supposed to do. I was already broke due to the legal fees, and knew I couldn't afford to keep it going.
Shame on you Suffolk County, New York State an Jude M. Why do we have child support laws if the judges refuse to use them. Who suffers? Certainly not the judge, and certainly not the deadbeats. Anyone recognize this deadbeat's story? Initials are MK.
And if you happen to meet him, ask him wen his kids' birthdays are. I bet he won't get them right. Just another loving dad who will do anything for his kids. Luckily there are some really great dads out there who have their kids' best interestes in mind rather than their own.
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