The state of Tennessee is becoming more innovative on how they enforce child support. The state will garnish non-custodial parent wages or off-set their federal income taxes. It is beyond me why someone would have to be forced to take care of their child. When the state of Tennessee started suspending the absentee parent driver’s license that was a brilliant idea, but even that drastic measure still should not make some cough up their money. I see it all the time where the father takes their frustrations and anger out on the child when they are in fact upset with the mother, and they quit spending time and money with their child. But on the other hand we have dead beat mothers as well, who will go down to the court and put the father on child support but he provides for the child, but she is mad and she wants revenge. In this blog I will discuss the Dead Beat Dad (and mothers) Law, the consequences of being a dead beat parent that will lead to enforcement of child support.
Dead Beat Dad Law
The Dead Beat Dad Law is exactly what it reads. It refers to parents who fail to support their children. Many think of men when talking about child support but I read an article that stated there are more dead beat moms than dads (www.edselmotors.com/deadbeatmoms.html). If you are ruled a dead beat parent the court will often rule against the dead beat parent.
Child support in Tennessee is effective in ways, but it could use improvement. It is ridiculous that a mad would have 78 children and the women who slept with him are just as ridiculous (www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2159476/Tennessees-deadbeat-dads-The-men-81-children-46-different-women--theyre-paying-child-support-them-html). There are dead beat dads that get away with being a dead beat and not owning up to the responsibility of being a father/mother while there are some that are being labeled dead beat and don’t deserve that title. Some custodial parents don't take time out to do to the courts to take the proper measurements to get a child support case started. Many think it’s just a waste of time because they feel if they can’t locate the noncustodial parent the courts can’t either. But according to eHow here are some steps to take to try to collect money from dead beat dads/moms.
1. Contact an attorney who
specializes in domestic matters. He can file legal motions within family court
to expedite support hearings. However, be prepared to pay accordingly.
2. Follow up with your state's
child support enforcement division regularly. These organizations deal with so
many cases and situations that it is easy for yours to get put on the back
burner. Call or visit in person consistently until you get some answers or
progress on your case. Act in a professional manner at all times; don't be rude
or forceful, but merely firm in your desire to pursue the deadbeat individual.
3. Appeal to his family and friends. Sometimes, pressure from
his loved ones will encourage a deadbeat dad to do the right thing in terms of
child support. Explain your needs in relation to your child and communicate the
hardships you are enduring without the needed support.
4. File a motion to withhold
his wages. If your state's child support agency is not able to help you, ask
your attorney to file a motion in your county's family court to withhold the
wages of the deadbeat dad. This method ensures that you receive your support
payments on time every month.
5. File an Order to Show Cause
if the deadbeat dad is ordered to pay child support but has neglected to do so.
According to Divorce HQ, this puts him in contempt of court, requiring him to
show up for a court date. He may be ordered to submit the back payments
immediately or he may be sent to jail as a show of force by the court as to
what will happen if he continues to miss payments.
Men are blamed for having children and not taking care of them but are the women given the same ridicule. Let me answer that, no. There are too many women and men freely giving their body to the opposite sex. Do some research about your partner before becoming serious with that person, especially if you are going to bring a child into this world.
Consequences of Being a Dead Beat Dad
In the state of Tennessee being a dead beat dad has many consequences. If the custodial parent becomes 3 months or more behind on child support, he/she are at risk of having their driver’s license suspended, passport revoked or even doing jail time. The fact that we have a lot of hard working parents that need their driver’s license not only to go to work but when making a purchase you may be required to show identification should make a dead beat parent want to support their child. Most companies ask if you are seeking employment, do you have a valid driver’s license? It is sad that the state has to make someone step up and take responsibility for their child/children, but it is needed.
