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Child Support Question — ex-spouse relocating with children

Started by newbie_worker_NY · Dec 17, 2024 · 1,337 views · 13 replies
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newbie_worker_NY OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

ex-spouse relocating with children. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but got conflicting advice.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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FamilyLaw_Rachel Attorney

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the relevant statute years for this type of claim.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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anon_tenant_GA

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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asking_for_friend_homeowner_NY

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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newbie_worker_IL

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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PatentAgent_Boston

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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asking_for_friend_business_owner_FL

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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DevOps_Seattle

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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AgentBroker_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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worried_driver_MA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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anon_contractor_MA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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TechStartup_Founder

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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