Friday, March 23, 2007
EX-WIFE WITH MS MAY GET SUPPORT
The Charleston Post and Courier has reported on a sad story in which a woman with Multiple Sclerosis is owed over $100,000 in back support by her former husband. It appears that her ex-husband, Reginald Louis Brown, decided to shirk his support obligations and spend his time hiding out in South Carolina where he performed volunteer work on the educational tall ship the Spirit of South Carolina.
Brad Van Liew, executive director of the South Carolina Maritime Foundation, is quoted as saying, "He's got a good group of friends on the project. Everybody's just kind of stunned by the whole thing…I'd really like to hear his side of the story" (emphasis added).
We are sure that there are several people other than Mr. Liew who would like to hear Mr. Brown’s side of the story, including his ex-wife. And we would like to ask the State of Michigan why it took so long to locate this guy. After all, if they cannot find people who own registered boats, possess driver's licenses, owe massive amounts of back support, and live in the open, what hope is there for parents seeking back support from obligors who are more stealthy and who owe less?
The Charleston Post and Courier has reported on a sad story in which a woman with Multiple Sclerosis is owed over $100,000 in back support by her former husband. It appears that her ex-husband, Reginald Louis Brown, decided to shirk his support obligations and spend his time hiding out in South Carolina where he performed volunteer work on the educational tall ship the Spirit of South Carolina.
Brad Van Liew, executive director of the South Carolina Maritime Foundation, is quoted as saying, "He's got a good group of friends on the project. Everybody's just kind of stunned by the whole thing…I'd really like to hear his side of the story" (emphasis added).
We are sure that there are several people other than Mr. Liew who would like to hear Mr. Brown’s side of the story, including his ex-wife. And we would like to ask the State of Michigan why it took so long to locate this guy. After all, if they cannot find people who own registered boats, possess driver's licenses, owe massive amounts of back support, and live in the open, what hope is there for parents seeking back support from obligors who are more stealthy and who owe less?
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