2:16:40 PM [Visitor] Hi Jeff, I very frustrated with the court system. My ex is $16,000 in the arrearage and we have been to court 3 times for his contempt charge and each time he tells the judge that is supposed to start a job that he never does and our case is continued. Is there anything I can do in this situation?
2:18:29 PM [Jeff Startzman] Have you discussed your case with the attorney from our office? If we are not making an impression using civil contempt, we can review the case for a criminal non-support felony charge.
2:19:35 PM [Visitor] No I haven't, I didn't know that was an option, but I certainly will now. Thank You
2:19:54 PM [Jeff Startzman] You're welcome. Good luck!


1:42:45 PM [JB] Hi Jeff. Just wondering it is clear that my ex husband was working sporatically although off and on, yet I did not receive his tax rebate kick back, which leads me to believe that he did not file a tax return. Is CSEA aloud to contact the IRS and find out if he did file a return and if not can the IRS get involved? He is currently $26,000 in arrears.
1:45:39 PM [Jeff Startzman] If he did not file a tax return, then he will not get an economic stimulus check. We can check the case to see if there was any prior intercept activity. Please call Deb Cunningham at 946-7330 and ask her to check on this.
1:49:07 PM [JB] Thanks, I think this chat is a great tool. Also my ex became a convited felon in 2005, served 6 months for DUI related things, and wants to now have his support reduced based on the fact that he has a felony on his record and feels he cannot get a better paying job like he once had years age. How black and white is this? A felony is something one has control over versus illness, etc...
1:51:33 PM [Jeff Startzman] The issue of a modification due to unemployment or underemployment as a result of past criminal actions is a very hot topic in Ohio at this time. If he does receive a modification based on current income, you have the right to appeal that finding and recommendation up to an administrative hearing and then to the court if you desire.

1:28:03 PM [Jan] I requested a review for modification in Nov 2007 and finally got the review on March 14, 2008 and then was only awarded modification effective 4-1-08!!! I had to pay $50.00 to request ANOTHER modification thru Hamilton Cty courts which I won't get until 6-16-08 that is 7 months to the day from when I first requested a modification...my case worker told me it would be modified eff the date I requested it and it was not! I am so upset with this whole process I just don't understand. I can't believe it takes this long
1:29:47 PM [Jan] and unfortunatly I don't even know what I need to do in order to get any addtional retro modification when I do go to court. How is CSEA functioning like this??
1:32:26 PM [Jeff Startzman] Administrative reviews have built-in timeframes that stretch out the process. We cannot modify these as they are state law. As for the effective date, state law also dictates that. To go retroactive you should appeal the administrative hearing decision to the court. They will then decide whether or not to go backwards.
1:33:51 PM [Jan] It's a shame that some most people do not understand this time frame "built in" and could really use the on line tool to be able to track their case progress...are you even looking at that process yet?
1:35:39 PM [Jeff Startzman] We do not at this time have the secure technology to have clients access confidential information in their cases. We are working on more online access as is the State of Ohio.
1:36:08 PM [Jan] well wish me Luck and thank you for the information
1:36:27 PM [Jeff Startzman] You're welcome--and good luck to you!


1:18:10 PM [Visitor] I would like to know how I can get my child support case reviewed? I do not have the money to hire an attorney
1:20:16 PM [Jeff Startzman] If by review you mean possibly have it modified, please contact our office at 946-SETS and request a modification packet be sent to you.
1:21:05 PM [Visitor] Thank you!!!
1:25:23 PM [Visitor] Will that mean that I will have to go to court to have it modified?
1:26:24 PM [Jeff Startzman] Not necessarily. We do an administrative modification and either party can appeal the recommendation through an administrative hearing up to a court hearing if they desire.
1:27:10 PM [Visitor] Would I have to send in my current pay stubs and other information?
1:28:27 PM [Visitor] Is there anyway that I can request a modification packet now?
1:28:47 PM [Jeff Startzman] Yes. We need everything that is contained in the child support computation worksheets to do the computation. This is all explained in the packet that is sent to you.