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Fenchel Family Law Managing Attorney Laura Chickering was featured in Moneywise in an article on what workers can do when their paychecks are garnished for child support they do not owe — a problem that often traces back to a mistaken Social Security number or identity theft.
In the piece, Chickering explains that child support enforcement is handled at the state level, noting that “each state runs its own agency, often called Department of Child Support Services, or similar.” The article walks through the practical steps for disputing a garnishment order, including notifying HR, requesting a copy of the order, contacting the state enforcement agency, and — when a phone call is not enough — filing a motion to vacate or a paternity disestablishment petition with the court.
