If your ex is not paying court-ordered child support in Missouri, you have several options:
- Contact the Missouri Family Support Division (FSD): They can help enforce child support orders through various methods.
- File a contempt of court motion: This can be done through the court that issued the original support order.
- Wage garnishment: The FSD can withhold support payments directly from your ex’s paycheck.
- Tax refund interception: State and federal tax refunds can be intercepted to pay overdue support.
- License suspension: Driver’s, professional, and recreational licenses may be suspended.
- Property liens: Liens can be placed on your ex’s property.
- Credit reporting: Unpaid child support can be reported to credit bureaus.
- Passport denial: If support arrears exceed $2,500, passport applications may be denied.
- Criminal charges: In severe cases, failure to pay can result in criminal prosecution.
Remember to keep detailed records of missed payments. If you need more specific guidance, consider consulting with a family law attorney familiar with Missouri child support laws.
At Raza Family Law Solutions, we practice family law effectively guiding clients through prenuptial and post nuptial agreements, dissolution of marriage, modifications of prior judgments, and resolving child custody disputes. We also help families take a different approach to divorce with mediation and collaborative work. Contact us for a consultation at (314) 408-5957.
