So I see that your wife has had problems with her getting her child support too. Are you ever going to pay yours??????
This is a "chat" message that I received on Facebook this morning. It is from Tracy Daniel, my ex- wife, or at least it read Daniel. I don't know what she goes by now Daniel, Gajewski, Coridon, her first married name or any other guy (that I truly feel sorry for) that she has married since me.
Am I behind in child support? YES. Do I feel like a true ass bag for not paying? ABSOLUTELY. Here is some of my story:
I am BROKE. Mentally, Physically and yes Financially. I am disabled. I have been unable to hold a steady job since I came off active duty in 2009. I have not worked at all since 2012, trust me I tried. Since I had a seizure in March 2014 I have had four CT Scans and three MRI's along with a multitude of other tests all covered by the Louisville VAMC. God bless them, I would really be up the creek without each and everyone there. I am there up to three times a week, 70 miles round trip all covered by my wife Jo. God bless her, she didn't sign on for this. She didn't say let's marry an old Soldier, move down to KY and support him. I am waiting on SSA and the VA to decided if I meet their criteria to receive benefits. Social Security has already denied me once and has determined that my "condition" is not severe enough to keep me from working. Even if I can not preform past duties I can find "substantial" work with gross earnings of $1070 per month. My child support to Tracy is $325 per month and yes, each month the arrears grow. At one point, between child support and spousal support I was ordered to pay over $922 per month as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army and was not behind. Since our separation I have given her Tens of Thousands of dollars. I just got done doing eight days in jail, the first four of which was in the hole at Bullitt Co due to my "condition" before they transferred me. I have been in contact with the Fayette Co attorney and it looks like I get to spend another six months in the hole until they release me and the arrears grow and they put me back in jail.
Now here is some of her story:
When I was still active I signed over a $21,000 check to her. Not a week had passed and she called my Commanding Officer and said she didn't have enough money to take my baby (God bless you too, I love and miss you so much and I truly hope you never see this) to the dentist. So there I am "standing on the carpet" in the CO's office answering why. I said and I quote, "excuse me Colonel" I pulled my cell out of my pocket and proceeded to play a conversation Tracy and I had over the same subject. During which, I asked Tracy about the 21 grand and she replied, "that money is in my new savings account and that's where it's going to stay". I have several of these recorded along with a couple of hand written child support receipts. These conversations may not be admissible in court but they all have the little beep so people know they are being recorded. I do this because of the type of person she is. We are talking about a woman that keeps a Christmas card list. Not a list of who to send cards to but who not to send. So if she sent you a Christmas card this year and you did not send her one, she will not, I say again NOT, send you one next year.
I live in a very small 500+ sq ft apartment, rent is $425 per month. We have an open kitchen and living area with a bedroom and bath off to the side where my wife can go in, shut the door and sleep during the day after working all night. We have basic cable, the bill is $17 plus taxes and fees per month. We have no land line or internet access. I use the library, Mickie D's, etc... I did an entire VA disability app there. We have two cells between us that cost $55 per month (for both) after taxes and fees, thank you Wally World Family Plan. We eat shit like beans, rice and boxed hamburger patties. And don't forget the ramen, I plan meals around them. All paid for by wife. Yes, I feel like a real man by allowing this to happen.
So to answer your question Tracy. I don't know when I am going to pay you. I guess when God decides to give my body back to me or the SSA and VA decides in my/your favor.
Want to know what kind of woman Jo is? She said, "let them garnish my wages to keep you out of jail". That's either Love or Foolishness, possibly a little of both. Fayette Co attorney said no.
Now here is my question. Am I a dead beat dad? I think not but you decide.
