Don’t worry too much. Just set it aside until you know for sure. Clerical mistakes happen a lot.
It usually works itself out, so just put the money aside and wait.
Set it aside for now. They’ll eventually figure out it was too much, and you’ll have to pay it back.
Quinlan said:
Set it aside for now. They’ll eventually figure out it was too much, and you’ll have to pay it back.
Depends on the agreement. Anything overpaid to my wife is a gift.
Quinlan said:
Set it aside for now. They’ll eventually figure out it was too much, and you’ll have to pay it back.
Depends on the agreement. Anything overpaid to my wife is a gift.
That only applies if it’s paid directly, not if it’s garnished.
If he was behind, they might have taken his tax return. Or maybe he changed to a different pay schedule. Try not to stress, but definitely set the money aside just in case.
Casey said:
If he was behind, they might have taken his tax return. Or maybe he changed to a different pay schedule. Try not to stress, but definitely set the money aside just in case.
He wasn’t behind and has the same job. He does make more, but I read that Indiana doesn’t adjust support automatically. Thanks for the advice, I’ll set it aside.
@Huxley
If he’s making more, the support should increase. Check with the state office to be sure.
@Huxley
Can you contact payroll at his work? It might just be a payroll mistake.
@Huxley
If his payroll is in-house, and they’re deducting a percentage instead of a fixed amount, they might have increased it automatically. Setting it aside is still a good idea.
Just keep it. If it’s a mistake, they’ll adjust the next payment. But don’t give anything to your ex directly.
You’re overreacting. They’re not going to punish you for accepting extra money, even if it’s a mistake. Chill out.
Joss said:
You’re overreacting. They’re not going to punish you for accepting extra money, even if it’s a mistake. Chill out.
What’s your problem? OP just asked for advice, no need to be rude.
@Frankie
I think getting worked up over nothing sets a bad example. But fine, ignore my point.
Joss said:
@Frankie
I think getting worked up over nothing sets a bad example. But fine, ignore my point.
OP already clarified they weren’t panicking. You’re wrong.
Joss said:
@Frankie
I think getting worked up over nothing sets a bad example. But fine, ignore my point.
My kids aren’t even home. Given my history with their dad, I think it’s reasonable for me to be worried. He’s retaliated before.
Joss said:
@Frankie
I think getting worked up over nothing sets a bad example. But fine, ignore my point.
“Freaking out” doesn’t mean she’s screaming. She’s just worried. You’re making assumptions.
Maybe he got a raise and it was adjusted. I’d set it aside for now.
Just send him back the extra.
Teegan said:
Just send him back the extra.
No, don’t do this. It’ll still show as an overpayment, and it could count towards arrears. It’s like giving back an accidental deposit and then having it reversed.