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    Exclamation Ex Got Child Support Enforcement Involved Though I'm Not in Arrears

    My question involves child support in the State of: Colorado

    We modify the child support worksheet every year. The kids live 50% of time in each home. This year, my ex-husband's income was significantly reduced (about 6K). If there is voluntary reduction in employment then that affects the child support worksheet and potentially the support I owe. I emailed him to ask for verification that he is still employed full-time. Rather than replying, he filed a motion to modify child support. The court ordered mediation. Rather than hire a layer, he filed a complaint with Child Support Enforcement (I continue to pay the same amount that has been required, we just haven't yet filed a new worksheet with any adjustments). I have been very compliant with payments for ten years and obviously do not wish to deal with the courts, but I have no choice now. This seems to me like an unjustified and actually false claim. What are the consequneces to me now that the CSE is involved? What can I do about it?

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    Default Re: Ex Got Child Support Enforcement Involved Though I'm Not in Arrears

    CSE being involved is better for everyone and it's more convenient for the ex. They will handle enforcement, keeping an accounting, etc.

    What can you do about it? Nothing.

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    Default Re: Ex Got Child Support Enforcement Involved Though I'm Not in Arrears

    OP was given the same advice elsewhere..and then deleted the two threads.

    OP has also changed gender since then.

    *confused*

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    Default Re: Ex Got Child Support Enforcement Involved Though I'm Not in Arrears

    Thanks CourtClerk, for your thoughtful response. Obviously people who post here are doing so because they need help and answers. So, I appreciate your taking the time to explain the purpose of CSE. I would like to understand how it's better though, as enforcement and accounting has never been an issue. Why is it needed now? I believe it isn't, and this is just being used to position me in a bad light with the court and unfortunately the kids. But I will defer to your expertise. I'm wondering if I can use CSE to determine if income is being hidden on the other side. Can I file for these services myself, now? I do suspect voluntary underemployment, likely reduced work hours -- which may not be discernable in W2's (or even paystubs?) for a salaried employee. It seems like there should be some legal support somewhere, aside from hiring a lawyer, for the payor of child support...

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    Default Re: Ex Got Child Support Enforcement Involved Though I'm Not in Arrears

    Why do you think CSE involvement paints you in a bad light?

    CSE will not investigate in the manner you're suggesting; if you suspect the other party is hiding income I recommend hiring a forensic accountant who can track down things the other party can't even imagine.

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    Default Re: Ex Got Child Support Enforcement Involved Though I'm Not in Arrears

    Child Support "Enforcement" implies lack of compliance with child support, which is not the case. I would think lack of compliance would be frowned upon and put one in a bad light. If this is not the case, then please elaborate on why this is a misperception. I am not an expert here, and do not know what implications CSE has. This is why I posted the question. I appreciate the forensic accounting suggestion and will look into it.

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    Default Re: Ex Got Child Support Enforcement Involved Though I'm Not in Arrears

    There are no negative connotations in the real world - seriously, CSE does not imply lack of compliance at all. It's merely the name of the agency involved in collecting child support.

    I honestly have no idea why you have that perception, but if - for example - you were an employee or friend of mine and said, "Well, ex opened a case with CSE for child support" my only thought would be "Great! that protects BOTH of you! - and apparently you're both serious about wanting to do this properly, which is in the best interests of the children".

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