PARENT'S RIGHTS NOW!

I sure would like to know where the 5% processing fee for a child support check goes. And while there at it, maybe they can tell us why how much they bring in in court costs for Rules to Show Cause.
 

The 5% processing fee in South Carolina is apparently authorized by statute and used to help fund the Family Court system. However, we are surprised that nobody is asking questions regarding the Rule to Show Cause "court costs" and the interest generated on the processing fees. Certainly, there must be some inefficiency built into a system that has neither transparency nor oversight. And, in these times of budgetary shortfalls, one would think that legislative bodies would want to tap into all available sources of revenue.
 

Transparency and oversight in Family Court? I thought the attorneys and Judges were supposed to police themselves and report their buddies to the BAR when they weren't doin' right. Why should we need transparency and oversight? Aren't they doing the job? From one good ole' boy to another Heh, Heh
 

At present, judges and lawyers do not have access to this information either.
 

The lawyers may not have access to the finances of the Family Court, but isn't there a Chief Administrative Judge. Surely they would have access to budgets and operating statements.Who actually oversees the finances of the Courthouse's operations? Is this the county administrator's job or someone within the Court system?
 

Think Clerk of Court. Also consider how the issues discussed at http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/06/02/the-4-million-verdict/ may relate to whether the Clerk of Court would want to voluntarily give up control of the Family Court receivables. Would you do it if you were in her position?

Don't place the blame on the lawyers who are required to represent their clients diligently. Place the blame on County Council which is not overseeing your money.