‘The biggest argument between divorced parents is over whether the support was paid and on time’
Georgia family law attorney Sue Varon recently founded www.supportcertain.com to help defuse conflict between divorced parents and make it easy for noncustodial parents to prove they've paid their support. Below, Varon answers a couple questions about her services.
Q: Child Support is an emotionally-charged issue both for noncustodial fathers and custodial moms, and arguments over who paid what and when can help make post-divorce co-parenting difficult. How does www.SupportCertain.com help defuse conflict?
A: SupportCertain was established with the primary goal of eliminating post-divorce conflict between former spouses with respect to financial issues. The biggest issue is the argument over whether the support was paid and whether it was paid on time. SupportCertain solves this problem by providing its customers with access to their account history showing when the payments were made. Upon request, we can provide our customers with certified account records to establish whether and when the payments were made.
The mere act of writing the check twice a month generates negative emotions towards the recipient. By setting up recurring payments (avoiding having to think about signing the check and putting it in the mail twice a month) and receiving the benefits associated with rewards cards takes some of the sting out of making the support payment.
Q: Who can use www.SupportCertain.com?
A: SupportCertain is available for divorcing and divorced individuals who want to reduce the stress and conflict that frequently accompanies the payment of child support and alimony. Payers can use their credit card or debit card to make the payment, with the option of setting up payments on a recurring basis, eliminating the need to remember to write the check and get it in the mail days before the payment is due. Payers can get the benefits associated with using a rewards credit card, receiving cash back or rewards points from their credit card company.
Individuals who work on commission or are short on cash can now use their credit card to avoid being in contempt. People who are self-employed, are unemployed or don’t want their employers to know about their personal lives can use their credit card instead of having the support deducted from a paycheck.
Ex-spouses can also use SupportCertain to reimburse each other for their share of out-of-pocket expenses, like uncovered medical or dental expenses, child care, tuition, and extra-curricular activities. Also, when appearing in court on a contempt charge, offering to log on to the courthouse computer and immediately pay support by credit card might avoid the possible penalty of jail.
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