Legal Question in Family Law in Maine

child support

my husband is being sued for child support the state of maine is taking his income tax returns now for 4 years on a child that is not his. he has not been to court on this matter at all and claims the child is not his.this matter has been put before a judge in maine and he has been declared the legal father but was given no notice of this or any other court dates we need to get this matter resolved but are not sure how to go about it can you help plz


Asked on 2/18/02, 7:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Catherine E. Shanelaris Shanelaris & Schirch, PLLC

Re: child support

I would need more information about the judgment declaring him to be the father of the child. If the judgment is found to be valid, the Maine Child support enforcement agency can take his tax returns according to federal law because he owes back child support payments. He may be able to get the amount of his payments reduced depending on his income. He may also be able to fight the judgment regarding paternity if there are jurisdiction issues or if he was served notice improperly, but I can't assess that unless I speak with you or get into more detail. If you would like to speak with me about this or schedule a free consultation, please call me at (603) 594-8300. Thank you. Cathy Shanelaris

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Answered on 2/20/02, 7:53 am


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