Will Hill Under Warrant for Child Support

[Passepartout]

You would think that with the money some of these people make, they would pay it off.

[1/28/01]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, I hate deadbeat dads sperm donors.

[ravensdfan]

You would think that with the money some of these people make, they would pay it off.

You would think that an organization as large as the NFL would have wage garnishment automatic for back and current child support.

[RavensAllTheWay]

I don't think the NFLPA would ever allow players to sign a document saying that unpaid child support would come directly out of their salary and to the mother. I think it's a logical idea, but is it even legal?

[BirdWatcher]

I don't think the NFLPA would ever allow players to sign a document saying that unpaid child support would come directly out of their salary and to the mother. I think it's a logical idea, but is it even legal?

It isn't voluntary. It's a court order to attach wages. A lot of child support is done that way.

[RavensAllTheWay]

It isn't voluntary. It's a court order to attach wages. A lot of child support is done that way.

So if you owe CS, your employer can or has to pay it out of your salary. I thought employers had nothing to do with it and the father himself had to pay it on time, and if he didn't, he would go to jail and then civil court against the mother.

[The Mom Gene]

So if you owe CS, your employer can or has to pay it out of your salary. I thought employers had nothing to do with it and the father himself had to pay it on time, and if he didn't, he would go to jail and then civil court against the mother.

No, not necessarily...  Child support can be automatically deducted by your employer.  Lots of employers do it.  Usually by court order, but can be done voluntarily.

[RavensAllTheWay]

No, not necessarily... Child support can be automatically deducted by your employer. Lots of employers do it. Usually by court order, but can be done voluntarily.

Gotcha.

[Tank 92]

Sooooo, it seems most know the whole story here.  Is there a link to something that fully explains the situation? 

[Tank 92]

It isn't voluntary. It's a court order to attach wages. A lot of child support is done that way.

 

Not only child support, it can be done for any number of unpaid debts.

[H8R]

Yes, it's called Wage Garnishment .

[Sizzlebshu]

Don't even get me started on these "support" laws...

Ditto

[ludy51]

He just can't stay out of trouble... I say cut him, start Terrence Brooks, and find some other safeties in the Draft / Free Agency

Lol

[ravensdfan]

I don't think the NFLPA would ever allow players to sign a document saying that unpaid child support would come directly out of their salary and to the mother. I think it's a logical idea, but is it even legal?

It's federal law for any other employer, have no idea why they'd be exempt.

 

edit: federal law once the court has ordered the wage garnishment.

[757RavensFan]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, I hate deadbeat dads sperm donors.

 

Jump to conclusions much?  If you found out he spends quality time w/ his son and they have a good relationship, would you still consider him a deadbeat sperm donor just b/c he's behind on his CS?

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

Hopefully he gets that taken care of. This will probably blow over. 

[rmcjacket23]

Jump to conclusions much?  If you found out he spends quality time w/ his son and they have a good relationship, would you still consider him a deadbeat sperm donor just b/c he's behind on his CS?

Well, sort of.

 

Child Support isn't paid in lieu of having a relationship with the child... its paid so that both parents are at least partially responsible for some of the financial costs that are required to raise a child.

 

If this is some sort of clerical error or misunderstanding, then so be it, though that would be hard to justify considering the warrant is almost a year old at this point. And unlike many people who don't pay CS, the cash is there for Will Hill... its just a matter of making sure you meet the requirements.

[757RavensFan]

Well, sort of.

 

Child Support isn't paid in lieu of having a relationship with the child... its paid so that both parents are at least partially responsible for some of the financial costs that are required to raise a child.

 

If this is some sort of clerical error or misunderstanding, then so be it, though that would be hard to justify considering the warrant is almost a year old at this point. And unlike many people who don't pay CS, the cash is there for Will Hill... its just a matter of making sure you meet the requirements.

 

I know the purpose of CS. 

 

But I don't see how a father who is actively involved in their child's life, but is behind on CS is considered a deadbeat.  Just my opinion. 

[1/28/01]

I know the purpose of CS.

But I don't see how a father who is actively involved in their child's life, but is behind on CS is considered a deadbeat. Just my opinion.

I'm pretty sure my assumption (yes, I'll call it an assumption) isn't that far-fetched given statistics. That's all I will way on that part.

About your question, yes, he would still be that in my book. Financial support to the child and mother is paramount and if someone making money decides under free will to not pay, that's what I will call you every time!

[The Raven]

I'm pretty sure my assumption (yes, I'll call it an assumption) isn't that far-fetched given statistics. That's all I will way on that part.

About your question, yes, he would still be that in my book. Financial support to the child and mother is paramount and if someone making money decides under free will to not pay, that's what I will call you every time!

 

Agreed on all counts.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

NJ and NY Child Support Laws are very complex compared to other states. For example, the 'flexible/adjustable' payment scale based on both parents' incomes. It can change nearly automatically based on either parents' job changing and/or conditional contracts. In addition, would also need to know your 'exact' income after taxes/deductions have been resolved to determine what the courts have calculated and/or determined as reconstructed payment. If you throw-in the complexities of how NFL contracts are resolved with those CS systems - you've got a mess.

 

I don't know why Will Hill has not rectified his obligation so far, but the Ravens FO seems extremely confident that everything will be settled soon. I think this is more of a logistical delay than anything else. I wouldn't be surprised that once Will Hill submits his taxes with legal residency and it's accepted this matter will be settled without further issue.

 

It's been on-going since 2013 (in the middle of a tax year when his income determination was in complete flux). I'm not certain of the mother's income changes, but the amount owed seems to suggest that neither parent is in a financial crisis. The child is most likely being supported and this matter seems to be more of a logistical obligation rather than a crisis management.

 

In the meantime; after reading all those NJ/NY laws, I won't rush to judgement on this matter. I simply hope that the child is provided for (period). I think this will be settled sooner than later.