Contest Child Support Arrearages

There are three basic rules to remember:

1. Always pay with a check.
2. Keep every receipt for money spent on your children
3. Do not pay your ex directly.

Following these three guidelines can prove to be invaluable in determining your child support order. Paying your ex directly can be a costly mistake and result in massive amounts of past due child support. You must be able to prove that you made your payments and handing over cash to your ex can become a case of "he said, she said." Should you ever have problems with owing past due child support, these records will help make an accurate determination regarding how much you have paid and how much you still owe. Furthermore, paying through the clerk of court or Child Support Enforcement Agency will ensure accurate records are kept regarding your payment history.