I agree that it is wrong for the state to make money off from child support money, but I still think that you (or other non-custodial) parents should make their child support payments. My ex has told me for years that he can't afford to work and only does so when his income isn't reported. Yes, your ex could marry up, or you could find yourself unempolyed, but it is easy enough for you to go into court and have the amount adjusted. I don't agree with the thousands of dead-beat parents who wait around doing nothing until they owe thousands and thousands of dollars. One party is often the responsible one--paying school tuition, daycare, etc. Why should this parent be penalized?
Apr 26, 2008 Rating
Mr. Bitter by: Anonymous
Sir,
I stand with you. In my situation I lost my kids, my house, my job(thru medical retirement), and half of my retirement. My ex- remarried, lives in a six bedroom home, works maybe 20 hours a week, calls that a job. While I rent a room, work overtime, and risk paying more support, and basically cannot afford to set my life in order for about ten more years. Yes, the state is wrong collecting interest and federal tax funds to create another useless government STRONG ARM, its not about the kids. Someday the revolution will come and those agencies will be abolished. In the mean time, hang tough, and don't worry; change will happen.
Apr 18, 2008 Rating
States apply interest... by: Anonymous
Yes, Mr Bitter Man, states deposit collected funds in high-interest yielding accounts for a reason. Your ignorance is truly appalling. Maybe you should grow up and start being a man and paying your debts. Your children are hurting and you will some day answer to your Creator.
Apr 18, 2008 Rating
STOP AND THINK by: MELISSA
DID YOU EVER STOP AND THINK ABOUT THE MOM'S THAT ARE WORKING TWO OR THREE JOBS BECAUSE PEOPLE LIKE YOU DO NOT PAY THEIR CHILD SUPPORT. BECAUSE THEY ARE MAD AT THE SYSTEM. YOU SAID YOURSELF YOU OWN A GREAT SUM OF MONEY. I'M NOT PUTTING YOU DOWN IN ANY WAY BUT I'M A SINGLE MOM WITH ONE CHILD AND I JUST GET DONE FIGHTING CANCER. I DEPEND ON THE SYSTEM TO HELP ME. I WORK A FULL TIME JOB AND I GO TO SCHOOL FULL TIME. PEOPLE DON'T STOP TO THINK THAT JUST MAYBE THE PARENT THAT IS RASING THE CHILD HAS IT HARD. WE FEED,CLOTHES,PROVIDE A ROOF OVER THEIR HEAD,MAKE SURE THE GRADES ARE UP,PAY FOR FIELD TRIPS, AND LUNCH. MUCH MORE BUT THEN WHEN MY SON GOES TO HIS DADS IT ALL FUN AND GAMES HE DON'T BUY HIM CLOTHES TO HELP ME OUT. AND GUESS WHAT HE PAY $260 A MTH FOR HIS SON. HIS DAY CARE IS $350 A MTH SO BEFORE YOU GO AND PUT THE SYSTEM DOWN STOP AND THINK ABOUT THE PARENTS THAT ARE TRYING TO BE FAIR AND STILL GET TREATED LIKE A DOOR MAT.
