Ask the experts – Can you assist in collecting from the parent/father if he is getting paid under the table?

Ask the experts – Can you assist in collecting from the parent/father if he is getting paid under the table?

QUESTION:

Hello… I’m wondering if you can assist in collecting from the parent/father if he is getting paid under the table?

I really need the money and the deadbeat father is doing well but getting paid under the table by his boss.

Thanks!

Andrea

ANSWER:

Hi Andrea

Thank you for the email! Parents that work under the table do pose a different situation to collect child support from. While we cannot send a withholding order to the employer, we can try to work with the NCP (non custodial parent) to establish a payment plan and try to get the support coming in.

It is worth the time to submit the paperwork; we have been able to collect in many situations such as your; our success will all depend on what we can find to work with and the response from the NCP. Please give us a call if you would like to discuss the situation a little more!

Look forward to collecting your child support!

Toni Olson, Director of Client Services