Released: April 15, 2020

Behind on child support? You won’t get a stimulus check

Source: Jessica Menton - USA TODAY

If you're behind on child support, you either won't get a stimulus check or will receive a reduced one.

The reason? While the CARES Act suspends debts like overdue student loans or back taxes that typically lead to the garnishment of tax refunds, it doesn't apply to delinquent child support payments. That means the government's relief checks will still be garnished if you're overdue. And some spouses who are filing joint tax returns with their late-paying partners are upset their stimulus money is being trimmed or withheld, even if they typically qualify for relief in situations like tax refunds.

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