topic So my ex filed a petition on may 1st 2023 and I took it to court but it was three months later I had a court date they say I owe $3400 to back pay in After you file

So my ex filed a petition on may 1st 2023 and I took it to court but it was three months later I had a court date they say I owe $3400 to back pay

joshuablakedaddy — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:22:36 GMT

And I’m on $10 plus my 2 kids so $180 total a week ($10) a week towards $3400 but it’s been like 22 weeks so I owe $3260 will my own refund be garnished ?! I’m in NY STATE

Re: So my ex filed a petition on may 1st 2023 and I took it to court but it was three months later I had a court date they say I owe $3400 to back pay

Bsch4477 — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:44:21 GMT

Either the feds or state agency can garnish your refund for back child support.

Re: So my ex filed a petition on may 1st 2023 and I took it to court but it was three months late...

JamesG1 — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:19:39 GMT

As @Bsch4477 said, the Federal government or the state government may be empowered to collect the debt.

The Federal Treasury Offset Program may collect the debt by holding back money from a Federal payment to the debtor. Website may be viewed here.

The agency must notify you in writing of their effort to collect the debt. See here.

What state government could potentially be involved?

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