How Do I Get a Law Passed? (Back Child Support Owed)

What a wonderful idea. We don't have that problem though. In Oklahoma they have a child support agency through the state that will help you get your child support. They take it out of their pay before the check is written out. Then it is deposited in a state account and then it goes on a debit card for that account. If they are behind they will seize all of their income tax refund. The spouse can file injured spouse if she worked and get her entire tax refund but if she didn't work they don't get any of it.

My thoughts are that if he is not working and stuff he must have horrible credit so every thing could be in her name. You would never know since you don't see the loan papers. This would kind of limit the ability of this kind of law.

I love this and can count on some time in the summer getting a nice deposit from their income tax. I usually stock up on canned goods and other staples. It sure is a wonderful program. Doesn't your state have anything like this? It's too bad if they don't.

Good luck on your adventure. I would call your area legislators and other official people so that they can give you step by step instructions.

I hear 'ya sista!

My daughter's father NEVER paid one dime in child support. In fact, I couldn't even get an order for child support because he didn't have a job. That's right - because he CHOSE not to work, the court would not award any child support. That was 30 years ago! Times have changed! Raised my daughter with never a dime of support from him or any type of public assistance!

What killed me was that I could not get insurance coverage for her. It was not offered through my job and the social services department wanted $200 per month to cover her under Medi-Cal. That may not seem like a whole lot now, but 30 years ago $200 was huge, especially for a single parent. What killed me was that he was on public assistance and had Medi-Cal. So, anytime he wanted he could go to the doctor or dentist and get all of his work done for free. But when it came to his daughter, I had to decide whether she was sick enough for me to use our grocery money to take her to the doctor. And then, if she needed lab work, x-rays, meds, etc., I had to raid the rent money!

I wrote to my congress person saying that I thought that there should be a law that if someone on public assistance has a child who is not covered by health insurance, then the parent should have to give up their entitlement to Medi-Cal and give it to their child. Yeah, the congressman thought it was a great idea - called me and said they may want me to testify in congress. That was the last I ever heard and she was NEVER covered by insurance.

So, good luck with your campaign. HOpefully you will get further than I did.

8kidsdad- wow you're taking the cake for the crazy award today- Comparing abusing innocent children to two consenting adults marrying??? REALLY? How does the consenting adults marrying affect you or anyone negatively?? they;re both consenting? there was supposed to be seperation of church and state that why it should be legal! If your religion doesnt want to honor their marriage its ones thing, but to make it illegal because of your religion is diferent!! So the founding fathers may have agreed!

You have to get an elected official to sponsor a bill. That's the 1st step. If you want a state law, call your state representatives.

I think that's a wonderful idea, I would sign any petition like that. I think it should be that not paying child support should negatively affect a person's credit.

I'm not sure how to get the ball rolling on turning something into a bill to be voted on, but I would probably start by writing a letter to all of your local representatives and state representatives just to get the idea out there and see what they respond with.

I hope you do pursue this, it's a fabulous idea!

You start with your congressional representative. You go to them - call their district office and make an appointment to be seen - then you put together your idea for a law or plan...during your meeting - you tell them what you want done - they will then ask for a petition to be signed by at least 1,000 people in your county (it might be different in AZ)...then you continue working with your representative to work out the kinks and get it going...to get it to a Federal level and not just a State level - you will need a LOT of work..details will be your friend...examples of how it will save the State money and the State taxpayers will help too..

Then you get it on the ballot (depending upon your state laws) and get it set up as a referendum and then a law. You will also meet with your state's Governor and Senator, most likely. Get all the weight you can behind you to get it passed.

The best thing you can do to help it get passed is be VERY specific in how it will help the State in collecting back due taxes/child support, etc. and how it will benefit others....

GOOD LUCK!!

I would suggest contacting your local congressional representative or state senator's office if you are asking about passing legislation.

I totally understand the frustration. My ex is a loser also. He is behind on child support. He's currently only paying $ 136/mo plus health insurance.

Every time I call the DA's office I'm basically told that because I'm not on state assistance, I am not a high priority in the eyes of the state. So, basically if I were a welfare mother, they might pursue it.....

The state of Oregon sucks! It pisses me off greatly, but not much I can do about it. I don't qualify for any state programs because I make too much money. The only thing the state has done is put him on passport restriction. Meaning, he can't leave the country.

Your question reminded me of this School House Rock song:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7266360872513258185

"I'm just a Bill."

You need to call Sheriff Joe Arpaio! LOL

Arizona DCSE office has the authority to utilize a number of options for enforcing court ordered child support payments. These include income withholding; new hire reporting; liens against real and personal property; unemployment and worker’s compensation insurance deductions; driver’s license, professional license, and recreational license suspension; passport denial; federal tax offsets; interception of lottery winnings; credit bureau reporting; and judicial procedures.

My guess is that there not looking for stuff to enforce--YOU're going to have to keep on it!

You might find this a helpful site:
www.child-support-laws-state-by-state.com/
There is also information on making/changing child support laws.

Good luck.
Nothing ticks me off more than men who make children and then think they're going to get a free "do over" in life.

If your state is tracking his child support payments (or lack thereof) then they should be able to have the debt show up on his credit history. Do you go through your state's child support enforcement agency? If not, I'd suggest you give it a shot. They may not be able to successfully keep him paying (if he isn't working steady, there isn't much they can do about that) but they can file liens against any lump sum payments he might receive in the future (lottery winnings, inheritance items/money, etc). And they can also intercept his tax refund (if any). Although, his wife might be able to claim injured party and retain HER portion of any of it, SOME of it would make its way to you eventually.

I know it sucks. But you are right... the debt itself will NEVER go away---until he pays it. It can't be bankrupted away, and it doesn't disappear when the kids are grown (or even if they were to predecease you or him). Hopefully, he is maintaining a life insurance policy with you/the kids as beneficiary, so that should he die, you will have that to use as his child support.