What can I do if my employer is garnishing wages from my check for child support but has not sent in all payments?
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What can I do if my employer is garnishing wages from my check for child support but has not sent in all payments?
The OAG is aware of the problem but are unable to get a response from him.
Asked on November 24, 2015 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
As a general commentary, you are not alone. I've seen a large number of complaints similar to yours regarding the Child Support Unit of the AG.... their customer service appears to have significantly declined over the last few months... for unknown reasons. Not that it makes you feel better.... but understand that it may or may not be a simple fix depending on their ability to be responsive.
It should be a simple fix. The AG should simply threaten your employer with action if they continue to withhold funds. Ideally, that's how it should work.
If the AG continues with their recent patter of "not getting it done," you and your ex- may have to take action on your own. A simple remedy would be for the two of you to agree to an order terminating the garnishment order that your employer received-- thereby permitting you to make payments online or via mail directly to the AG. This will cut the employer out of the middle and your child will get the support they need. Bother are relatively easy documents to draft and easy to walk through if both parties are in agreement.
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