The Director, Family Responsibility Office (FRO), sought an order to release $38,203.40 in garnished inheritance funds to satisfy child support arrears owed by the payor.
The payor acknowledged arrears but requested the court exercise equitable jurisdiction to reduce the garnishment amount to $25,000 and propose a repayment plan for the outstanding balance.
The court dismissed the payor's request for a repayment plan as it was not formally brought by motion.
The court found the payor's arguments regarding "reassessments" disingenuous, noting his failure to pay proper support and increase in income without corresponding support adjustments.
The court emphasized the child's right to support and the payor's obligation.
The payor's dispute was dismissed, and the release of the full garnished amount was ordered.