Broken Homes - Broke Single Parents Bostons Crisis

n is not the only city in the United States havingcases. Local private investigators lead the charge
difficulty collecting the millions of dollars in unpaidin collection and enforcement of unpaid child
child support due to single parents.support.
In fact, this epidemic reaches deeper into theWe are not talking about the father or mother
infrastructure of the American economy morethat is a week or two behind on their child
than most people realize. The main concern is thatsupport. We are discussing the grossly neglected
it deeply affects our children and their future.orders that, in some cases, total thousands, tens
Billions of dollars in unpaid child support are keepingof thousands and even hundreds of thousands of
children across the nation below poverty level.dollars. For these single parents, a private
In the 1950s, the primary concern for middle classinvestigator can often locate the absent parent
families was how to put their children throughand assist in the recovery of monies owed. In
college. In the short span of a little over 50 years,some cases, private investigators can collect full
the primary concern for most families becamepayment due.
how to put food on the table. In Boston today,Private investigators have access to many more
40% of the households are made up of singleresources than most governmental employees.
parents. The alarming part of this number is thatThey also have more experience in locating
this is one of the highest rates in the nation, and itpersons who don't particularly want to be found.
continues to grow.The success rate for private investigation firms
Last year alone, almost 70% of absent parents inare outstanding. Not only do private investigators
the Boston area were in arrears on their childlocate the missing person, we guide you the rest
support payments. This is a huge problemof the way in your effort to locate assets and
nationwide and it not only directly affectsenforce collection. We have the capability to
single-parent families, but the entire economicestablish information on hidden bank accounts,
structure of the U.S. and local communities likeunder the table job situations and examination by
Boston. It's something that should concerns us all.a court to uncover any other liquid assets a
Beyond that even, Massachusetts is one of thedebtor may have. A little known fact is that
leading states in the country with a mountain ofjudges have the power to order the examination
unpaid and un-enforced child-support orders.of any and all assets the absent parent may
Literally, tens of millions of dollars in outstandingpossess.
arrearages exist in Massachusetts today.However, it takes the legwork and, of course,
For the 60% who have a regular family life, thissome proof for the judges to rule in your favor
may not seem like an issue of concern. However,when it comes to asset liquidation. Once again, this
when you consider that your tax dollars are beingis where private investigators can provide the
spent in a futile attempt at collection of thesevital link needed to complete this process. Not
monies, you'll realize how it affects each youonly are we capable of locating missing
personally.persons’ hidden assets and such, but we
There are several city, state and federalcan go where the government agencies cannot.
government avenues of collection andWe've spent many a night in a cold dark car
enforcement. Yet the problem still continues towatching and waiting in order to locate a difficult
spiral out of control. The reasons these effortscase requiring verification of employment, literally
are not working are easy to understand:camping out in front of warehouses, office
Understaffing, underpaid workers and underbuildings and many other possible places of
trained personnel assigned to tackle theemployment to get the job done.
monumental task.The bottom line is simple. This epidemic is out of
For most single parents, the answer is elusive.control and any unpaid single parent will tell you
They trudge along as best they can withhow badly it affects their children. If you happen
whatever public assistance they can qualify for orto be a single parent caught up in the vicious
whatever part-time job they can take in thecycle of the systems’ vain attempts at
short hours available when they are not takingcollecting and enforcing your order, consider
care of their children. And it's tough for each andcontacting a private firm. We can help.
every one of them. With nowhere to turn, theyOur staff is highly trained in the newest and most
simply become hopeless and, for the most part,effective methods of absent parent location and
give up on collecting what is due to their children.child support arrears enforcement. If the assets
Nevertheless, there is hope. More and moreexist, rest assured that we will do everything
single-parent families are being brought to a higherwithin our power to find them. You're not just a
quality of living, thanks to new avenues ofnumber when you seek our assistance in these
collection and child support enforcement.matters like the public agencies. Our clients are
Admittedly, some of the collection andour top priority. It doesn't take years in some
enforcement does come directly throughcases it has only taken days and, occasionally,
government agencies. Still, the more child supporteven just a few hours.
owed, the likelihood of collection diminishes on aIf you're one of the unlucky parents struggling
daily basis. The balance due grows to an extentwith your last ounce of energy to raise your
that seems insurmountable to the parents whochildren, the effect is enormous. Let this serve as
are obligated to pay. As a result, many parentsa wake-up call. Help is available and it's just a
give up and quit trying.phone call away. You'll not be asked to fill out a
Single parents who are owed child support have6-inch stack of forms nor will you be asked to
such a difficult time collecting that they eventuallywait in the lobby for six or seven hours until
give up. This is where private firms and outsidesomeone can get around to speaking with you.
assistance have arrived to save the day byYou'll be treated with dignity and respect, get
collecting regular payment on old or new unpaidinstant service and our very best effort at actual
child support orders. Unfortunately, the epidemic isresults in recovery of unpaid child support. Your
so large that the governmental agencies simply dochildren are our number one priority and we take
not have the resources, nor the personnel,every case to heart. Give us a call and see if we
necessary to seek remedy in most overduecan help you help your children.