Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Nevada

Child support was filed in the state of Nevada and a lien for past support was filed with the courts, through Washington state and Nevada child support thus his workers compensation was garnished. A large settlement was paid out and the workers compensation admittedly forgot to hold the rest of the support. Are they liable for the money, and is this negligence?


Asked on 3/08/12, 9:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Malikowski Malikowski Law Offices, Ltd.

If the government agency has a clear, non-discretionary duty to pay over funds it is administering in a workers compensation claims settlement, and evidence proves such duty was breached resulting in loss or damage to the child support payee, the payee may be able to bring a proceeding against the government agency for negligence.

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Answered on 3/08/12, 9:56 pm


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