Child Support Payment Issues

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In Massachusetts, rent in subsidized housing is based on income received. If child support payments are inconsistent, you may request a rent adjustment or hardship relief from your housing authority. Document the payment inconsistencies and contact your housing authority for a review. If they insist you owe the money, consider appealing their decision or seeking legal advice. Legal aid services can assist with understanding your rights and potentially representing you.

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I live in subsidized public housing. My monthly rent is calculated on my income. A recent child support order issued by the court, for father to pay $* weekly immediately caused my rent to increase. This has been terrible bc father is abusive and deliberately staggers these payments, and I have fallen behind in my rent. I am in arrears of *. The father is smart and does make the payments but he makes bulk payments spread * to six weeks apart. Vs what he is ordered to pay weekly. Is there any legal precedent on this?
****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Massachusetts, you can seek a modification of the child support order to ensure payments are made consistent and timely. Also, you might want to contact legal aid services for assistance with your rent arrears and potential relief options.
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No, is it at all possible that if the money wasn’t received the way it was ordered and I might not be responsible for paying the rent on it.
In Massachusetts, your rent is typically calculated based on the income you receive. If the child support payments are not received as ordered, you might be able to request a rent adjustment or seek hardship relief from your housing authority.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with this request?
Sure
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****, to request a rent adjustment or seek hardship relief from your housing authority, you should:
- Document the inconsistent child support payments.
- Contact your housing authority and explain your situation.
- Request a formal review of your rent calculation based on the actual income received.
Would you like more specific instructions or assistance with any of these steps?
Yeah, I’ve already done that. They’re telling me. I owe the money because I’m getting the money.
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****, if the housing authority has already reviewed your situation and insists that you owe the money, you might want to consider appealing their decision or seeking legal advice. Here are some steps you can take:
- Appeal: File an appeal with your housing authority, providing detailed documentation of the irregular payments.
- Legal Aid: Contact legal aid services for assistance with your case. They can help you understand your rights and potentially represent you.
Would you like more detailed information on how to file an appeal or contact legal aid services?