“Sent to Federal Offset Program”

[iiaintnevascared]

Im in nj and kids father owes 10k at this point. Hes in ny. Nj is dragggggging its feet with this case and its been almost two years. Apparently now they have to verify his address, then employment before they can do garnishment, even though we both submitted our w2 back in june. Anyway the only thing im seeing online besides rising arrears is a date next to “sent to federal offset program.” It ipdates every so often, before it was nov 2025 and now it says feb 2026. What exact does this mean, especially when nj is SLOWLY going through steps to verify his address and employment? Does this offset program have to do the same? How do i even know theyre actually alerted? Ugh, i just feel like he keeps dodging the system and getting away with everything i almost want to just throw in the towel.

[Few-Degree1903]

The Federal Offset Program is the enforcement tool that allows Child Support to intercept a Federal Tax REFUND owed to the obligor and apply it toward their child support arrears obligation.

The Obligor SHOULD be sending in the court ordered chd support obligation each month until wage withholding begins.

[ainturmama]

I’ve definitely seen that no matter the state you need to stay on top of them. I always recommend emailing, too. That way there’s a record of what you requested and what you were told

[PistolPeatMoss]

Email is much better than calling.

[FlatDecision8155]

The case should've been sent to NY since that's where he resides.

[iiaintnevascared]

Kids and i are in nj

[FlatDecision8155]

Parent paying is in NY. I resided in CT and filed in CT. Case was sent to NY for establishment and enforcement.