House Approves Measure to Use Casino Winnings for Child Support Debt
Posted By Law Office of Michael R. Young on Feb 16, 2010 5:30am PST
Members of an Indiana house panel approved a measure that requires casinos in all areas of the state to check a database of people who owe back child support before cashing out a patron’s winnings. If a patron wins money at the casino and their name comes up in the database, the casino must refuse to pay out the winnings.
The Public Policy Committee approved the measure 10-0, however, several committee members expressed concern that the state was brushing off its responsibilities and mixing up its priorities.
One lawmaker said that although she likes that the bill favors single working parents, she fears the government is essentially passing off its responsibility to collect child support to private casinos.
Several amendments were made to the original bill, including one amendment that rewards the casinos for their efforts. After the Indiana Casino Association complained the bill would create headaches for the payout desk, lawmakers amended the bill to increase the amount casinos can charge for the processing fee. Instead of a flat $15 fee the casinos can charge 3% of the total child support owed or $100, whichever is less.
The bill now moves to the full house for a vote.
Are You Behind on Your Child Support Payments?
As of now, California does not have a similar law, mainly because gambling is illegal in California aside from on Indian reservations. However, should you fall behind in your
child support payments, you can be certain the state will take appropriate measures to recover the money you owe. Withholding your tax return, garnishing your wages, and even refusing to let you renew your driver’s license are all tactics the state may use in its efforts to collect the support you owe.
If you owe past-due child support there are options available to you. A
Riverside family law attorney at the Law of Michael R. Young can help you take advantage of all available options to ensure you get back on track as quickly as possible. To learn more,
contact a Riverside child support lawyer at the office today by calling
(866) 902-5290!