How to reply to a motion to suspend child support?

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My sons father was ordered to pay child support over 3 years ago, in that time I've received maybe 3 payments. He was recently incarcerated and has filed a motion to suspend child support during this time. I have to send the court my reply motion and I don't know where to begin.

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Camellia Saunders ·
The first thing that I suggest you do is contact the Child Support Enforcement Office in your area. They may be able to help you get a judgment for back child support if you act now. That would mean that when your son's father gets out of prison, he would still have to pay you the back child support that was originally ordered prior to his incarceration. However, you have to be the one to take the first step to enforce the fact that he has not been paying you support as ordered. If he is in fact currently incarcerated, there is a good chance his child support obligation could be suspended or reduced. But Chid Support Services is likely your best bet. That way you may not have to hire an attorney to represent you. An attorney for the state would oversee the matter. I hope that helps.
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Ronald Glenn LiebermanDivorce / Separation LawyerHaddonfield, NJ ·
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