i live in pa does child court freaze a bank account. what are my right?
473747
Privacy is an illusion.\n\nCourts can subpeona for any information.\n\nAre you trying to not pay for your kids?
990111
Power of Attorney allows someone to access all your bank accounts. What were you thinking?\nSure hope your accounts were dry or your screwed!
390655
It all depends on how you paid child support. If the payments were directly to the payee, then you can get a letter signed by that person and have it notarized. If they payments are through the courts, you can ask the court for record of payment.\n\nIf you paid via money order or checks, you can use those to your benefit if the above two are not an option.
1147905
I feel sorry for you. I hope you have a good job and provide for yourself with your own money, because that is what the court will look at. Would you have a place to stay for the next couple of years? If I were you, and this is very important for you to consider. You could call Children Services and talk to someone there. They will want to know all the info that you have shared here and all the info that you have not shared here. You have to tell the truth. Most likely the police will get involved and your parents may go to jail, depending on what they find when they come to your house. Children Services will take you and any siblings out of the house and put you in foster care. You may like the home you go to and you might not. If it is as bad as you say, don't hesitate to call them. If you need more advice you need to go to your school counsellor and they will get things rolling for you. I wish you the best of luck.
977956
Are you still paying them? I mean putting money into the account that they are garnishing? Are they garnishing it or do they have a "HOLD" on your account until the funds are paid? You take a risk having Direct deposit into ANY account, they can and will find out and then your mother's funds will be held as well. The best thing you can do is get your paycheck in your hand, then cash it at a check cashing store or something of the like, then you can deposit the money into your mom's account. That won't stop them from going further though. The credit a**holes may even try to get the money taken directly out of your check, they do this by going to court and getting a legal document to send to your job, then your employer will know your in debt as well. It sucks, but if I were you, I'd do what I could to get it paid off asap, they don't care what your circumstances are, they just want their money.\nSTOP DIRECT DEPOSIT all together !!!!\n\n\nAdditional:\n\nFor Chef,,, I live in Illinois and this happened to me, they froze my account.  I owed medical bills, under my name alone, I did not have the money, my child was sick, they put a "hold" on my bank account which also had my husband's name on it and neither of us could touch the money in there until the funds were enough to pay off the debt. I went to the bank, the creditor, everyone because my husband had direct deposit and we had to pay rent, they did NOT care... just said.. pay the debt and we'll lift the hold... the judges don't care either, they grant these bloodsuckers the permission to do these things without the slightest regard to circumstance !! I had to borrow money to be able to get the rent paid, then my husband cancelled his direct deposit until we had enough $$ to pay off the debt.. for all those saying they can't legally do it... they did... it happened to me and I went to a lawyer too and they told me there was nothing that could be done because they had a signed judgement against me. I begged everyone and their brother from bank workers to nasty receptionists at the company responsible.. this was over a medical bill... not like I charged up shoes or something, my son was very ill and needed treatment, if I would have had the $$ I would have paid.. regardless... they can do it in some states.. they DID do it... STOP DIRECT DEPOSIT ASAP !!!
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There are several things you can do  1.Turn them in to the BBB   2.Go to your local employment office and explain to  them what  happened and ask what steps you need to take against them. 3. contact the court that ordered the child support,Tell them you have the proof that it was taking out such as your pay stubs,(that will protect you)4. Get a lawyer if you can not afford one-Tell the Employment office when you talk to them to see if they can help you with one.5.And  contact your local police to get a police report made on theft charges and file a warrant on theft...The police report can also be used in court as evidence. Good Luck
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Banks DO NOT CLEAN Accounts.\n\nYou are confused.\n\nObviously somebody forged your signature to cash a check, forged your Debit Card to purchase things on the Stores, Obtained your Debit Cards numbers to purchase things on the Internet, forged your Debit Card and obtained your PIN Number to take all your money from an ATM or perhaps you give your account number to somebody from Nigeria to Deposit you millions.\n\nThere are dozens of ways to clean your account.\n\nIn either case, YOU SHOULD NOT SUE THE BANK.\n\nGet the facts first.\n\nHow was your account cleaned?\nWhere did the Money go?
1140158
Go to your county child support enforcement office..  Most states have these in every county.\nOtherwise phone a lawyer and ask.\nThey won't charge you for asking.
1142399
Getting a court order for child support means going to court. Obviously. Depending on your state, there might be special family courts for that, or it might be part of the general state trial court system. Also, while there are standard filing fees, most courts have a procedure for waving those fees in cases of financial need.\n\nAs to the attorney, the laws can be complex and it's a good idea to have one, especially if the opposing side has one. However, legal aid clinics, pro bono referral services, and just do-it-yourself filings are all potential options to explore.
583047
depends on your state actually. a child-under the age of 8-there is discretion for criminal law. civil laws are different-you can sue anyone. what state are you in? I may be able to find you a link.
1146843
I have worked for several collection agencies and when the sherriff comes with the subpeona it was sent by the pre-legal dept. all that is is a dept that tries to decide whether it is worth it to sue. i.e do u have a job? can they garnish? do u have a car worth anything? do u own ur home? lots of things because for the most part it would cost too much in legal fees to sue and not worth it but if your friend has assets that can have a lien put on them or wages that can be garnished it would be in their best interest to try to work out a pyment plan.
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You really need to touch base with a local attorney on this one.  I'm not familiar with PA law.  I took a look at the statutes and it's got me confused.  It does not really define what "personal property" is, nor does it even tell me if you can legally seize such property resulting from such suits, unless it was a "secured" debt.  \n\nIn Michigan and many other states, they can't take your furniture unless it was the furniture store who was the creditor, and they sued you.\n\nCredit Card companies would have to go after bank accounts, wages, or "real property" which is defined as real estate, auto's/cars/boats, or similar property that is licensed or deeded.  That way (I assume) they can prove you are the sole owner.  They can not seize a car if it's jointly owned, or bank account if they are joint.   \n\nBut PA may be differant, so chat with an attorney.
443198
guess you'll have to check with the child support office...assuming you have a legal right to the information.
1082348
Hello,\n\nfirst the court merley orders you to pay,  if you don't just pay, then that person can take you back to court and get a attachment of your bank account,  a garnishment of your wages.\n\nDepending on why they took you to court, other various means.
1012050
yes they can go to court.as long as you can pervide for the the child
349784
Most stores require a "restitution" payment, regardless of the criminal outcome of the case. Whatever they charge, someone has to pay. I suggest you pay it and have your son work to pay you back in some way.
1172910
you cant, my kids dad gets paid cash in hand and there is nothing i can do about it at all, he hasnt paid a penny for them since we split up 6 years ago!!