Less than half of custodial parents in the United States received all of the child support that a court had ordered paid to them in 2022 says the Michigan Journal of Economics. Reclaiming unreceived payments can be challenging, but the parent owed money may have recourse if the parent required to provide financial support is receiving federal benefits such as Social Security.However, the process isn’t necessarily automatic, especially if an extended amount of time has passed from when the noncustodial parent was ordered to pay child support. The Social Security Administration must first receive a court order requiring the agency to withhold money from benefits before they will do so.Getting unpaid child support from parents through Social SecurityDr. Ed Weir, a former SSA manager who host @MyGovExpert podcast where he answers people questions regarding government benefits and programs, recommends talking to Social Security to explain the situation. You will also have to speak to the court where the garnishment order was issued to have them send the order to the SSA. Getting backpay is another matter, “by law, we do not make retroactive adjustments,” says the SSA. However, the judge who over sees the order may increase the monthly amount that was originally required to be paid.[embedded content]“Definitely reach out to them and get that done,” urges Weir.Related storiesGet closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that on this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more. Plus, stay updated on NFL, NBA and all other big sports stories as well as the latest in current affairs and entertainment. Download now for all-access coverage, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.And there’s more: check out our TikTok and Instagram reels for bite-sized visual takes on all the biggest soccer news and insights.
