How will owing spousal support affect my reentry?

Owing spousal support can affect your credit score, your ability to get some types of employment, your income, and more. For example:

Your Credit Score Can Be Affected: If a Local Child Support Agency (LCSA) is involved they will report your support non-payment to credit rating agencies. They are also entitled to use all the enforcement mechanisms that they use for child support non-payments.

Your Employment and Income Can Be Affected: If the person receiving spousal supports files for wage garnishment, your employer may be forced to withhold part of your wages to pay back your past due spousal support.