Felony Non-Support

My question involves child support in the State of: Ohio

2 1/2 years ago I was charged and convicted of felony non-support and placed on 3 years probation with a 1yr. suspended jail sentence. I have lived up to my obligation of $612 a month for that entire period. The original order was placed against me in 2002, and I have paid in excess of $28,000 to my daughter within that period. I am roughly $17,000 in the arrears which was accumulated from '02 to '07. I have never been in any other trouble, but being convicted of a felony has prevented me from obtaining jobs for which I am well qualified for in my field of expertise, electronics. I am also trying to further my education, but the felony prevents me from doing that as well. I feel as if I am being held back from being a successful person for myself and my child.

My probation period is up the middle of this year, but I was told by my probation officer that the judge will just put me back on probation until my arrears are paid. My situation also prevents me from having my record expunged. I will not come up with $17,000 anytime soon, especially if I am unable to get a more stable, higher paying job which requires me to not have any felony convictions. I was laid off two times in '09, and I have been sending out resume after resume and have gotten interviews with the promise of being hired due to my qualifications, until my background check fails even after explaining my situation to the prospective employer.

Is there anything I can do to put myself in a better position? I'm 32 years old and I am ready for a career. I don't want to work for minimum wage, or be on probation for the many years it would take to pay a $17,000 debt. I want to be better for myself and loved ones. My order was high to begin with, and was based upon a $20,000 net income on my W2 in '02 when I was 24. The order was excessive to begin with @ $512mo. for one child and is a big reason as to why the past due amount rose so quickly. I thought about playing the lottery, but I don't gamble. I am very proud to be a father, and I spend time with my daughter regularly. Its been getting tougher and tougher to enjoy my time with her as far as taking her places such as out to dinner, shopping, or just to the movies, and this Christmas I was only able to afford one gift for her. I'm not one of those bitter fathers either who wonders why they have to pay child support. I'd give my daughter $1000 a month, if I had the money to do it. Please lead me some suggestions.

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My question involves child support in the State of: Ohio

2 1/2 years ago I was charged and convicted of felony non-support and placed on 3 years probation with a 1yr. suspended jail sentence. I have lived up to my obligation of $612 a month for that entire period. The original order was placed against me in 2002, and I have paid in excess of $28,000 to my daughter within that period. I am roughly $17,000 in the arrears which was accumulated from '02 to '07. I have never been in any other trouble, but being convicted of a felony has prevented me from obtaining jobs for which I am well qualified for in my field of expertise, electronics. I am also trying to further my education, but the felony prevents me from doing that as well. I feel as if I am being held back from being a successful person for myself and my child.

My probation period is up the middle of this year, but I was told by my probation officer that the judge will just put me back on probation until my arrears are paid. My situation also prevents me from having my record expunged. I will not come up with $17,000 anytime soon, especially if I am unable to get a more stable, higher paying job which requires me to not have any felony convictions. I was laid off two times in '09, and I have been sending out resume after resume and have gotten interviews with the promise of being hired due to my qualifications, until my background check fails even after explaining my situation to the prospective employer.

Is there anything I can do to put myself in a better position? I'm 32 years old and I am ready for a career. I don't want to work for minimum wage, or be on probation for the many years it would take to pay a $17,000 debt. I want to be better for myself and loved ones. My order was high to begin with, and was based upon a $20,000 net income on my W2 in '02 when I was 24. The order was excessive to begin with @ $512mo. for one child and is a big reason as to why the past due amount rose so quickly. I thought about playing the lottery, but I don't gamble. I am very proud to be a father, and I spend time with my daughter regularly. Its been getting tougher and tougher to enjoy my time with her as far as taking her places such as out to dinner, shopping, or just to the movies, and this Christmas I was only able to afford one gift for her. I'm not one of those bitter fathers either who wonders why they have to pay child support. I'd give my daughter $1000 a month, if I had the money to do it. Please lead me some suggestions.

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Is there any way that you can borrow the money to pay off the arrears?

Other than paying them off, there really isn't much you can do at this point, sorry.