Supportkids...Yes, they're out of business!

As many of you know, Supportkids have gone under. We have been instructed to call a new company, Richard J. Boudreau & Associates (RJBA) and they can be reached at 1-866-997-2449. So, how many of you have contacted this number? I left a message on Friday and still haven't heard anything back. They also gave an e-mail address of childsupport@rjba.com. Well, Ive tried to get a response that way as well with no luck. On Friday after I got the news, I contacted the DA's office. I would like to give a special shout out to the staff at the San Bernardino District Attorney, Child Support division. They have been nothing but helpful. I was instructed to write a letter stating I no longer wanted Supportkids handling my case, I took a copy of my ID, and faxed it over. I got a call today from "Barbara", who told me that Supportkids was having my money directly deposited into their account. Oh no, I thought, what now? I dont remember approving my money to be direct deposited into anyones account. The DA's office said that this is how it works when you sign their contract. Figures!! I was then instructed to log onto www.casdu.com (for California, your state will have its own site) and change my direct deposit information. The DA's office gave me my account number, which is something you will need. After you log in, go down to the bottom of the screen where it says "Set up Direct Deposit." Change the information in the state disbursement to your own account and you are set!!

Id also like to add something to this post. This is dedicated to all the people that don't think single parents deserve nice things. Why not? Just because the non custodial parent refused to pay on their own, does that mean I have to live my life in poverty? Am I really undeserving? Ive spent MANY years supporting 2 boys on my own. My oldest is now in the Navy and just returned from Iraq, my youngest is graduating from High School next month. For a very long time I robbed from Peter to pay Paul. My kids did without alot of things. They never knew the stresses I dealt with on a regular basis or the tears I shed for bills I could not pay. Now, I own a home of my own. I took a home improvement loan out so that I could make my house into something I was proud of. Then, I get these idiots making nasty remarks because I have nice things. I pay my mortgage like everyone else. Who are they to pass judgement on me? Supportkids kids doesn't pay me enough monthly to cover half of my mortgage yet these same people say that Supportkids paid for my pool?? Or my new stove?? What's wrong with this picture and why are these people so filled with hate? Dead beat Dad maybe? The $300 dollars a month I get from them (or should I say got from them) did not make or break me. However, alot of people depend on every penny of that court order for their survival and that of their children. I learned to live without it, I had to. That does not give any company the right to feed off of the desperate. I put information on this site to help other parents. This is not a chat room or a forum for people to lash out. This is my blog that I started 2 years ago to fight Supportkids. I don't have time or patience to deal with people that have nothing better to do that surf the Internet for a fight. If you don't like what I write, move on. If you dont have something helpful and pertinent to the discussion at hand, dont say it. Ive done a great job raising 2 men and I did it for 10 years without child support. I will tell you one thing, I know neither one of them will end up doing to their children what their father did to them.

Take the information I have and use it if you need to. If you are happy with the services provided to you by Supportkids or the company that will be replacing them, more power to you. Im not here to change your mind, Im here to help the people that need it. Unless you have walked a mile in any of our shoes, you dont know shit about this topic. And the bottom line on that one is, I could care less what you have to say and neither do the rest of us.

Wordless "the grad ticket experience" Wednesday

At my sons school, they dont just give you tickets for graduation, you have to wait for them...



When I got to the school at 5:30 AM, this is what I found....




Yep, you have to camp there to get Home Side seats...I guess I didnt get the memo on that one!!





You wait in line just to get a ticket to be in line. 4 1/2 hours later, I got tickets on the Visitor side of the field. They sold out of home side seats 20 people before me. Oh well, I cant lose site of why Im going there. Its not for the best seat in the house, its to see my baby graduate....Im glad I dont have to do THAT again!!!

Supportkids...out of business???

I started this blog to warn people about Supportkids. They are a company (or should I say WERE) that fed off of desperate single parents trying to get child support. I opened my case in 2002. Since then, they have taken over $25,000 dollars from my kids and I. Every time I tried to terminate my contract, I was denied. Several people have responded to my blog with horror stories of their own. We all had the same question, what can we do to stop them?? Well my friends, I think our ship has finally come in. Thanks to a fellow victim Redhatty, I was just informed Supportkids is no longer. Yes, thats right!! For those of you who have a case with them, log into the website and it will inform you that they are no longer handling your case. This is the information you will see on their website:

Your child support case is now being serviced by Richard J. Boudreau & Associates.

Richard J. Boudreau & Associates (RJBA) can be reached at:
Phone: 1-866-997-2449

Email:

childsupport@rjba.com

Mail: Richard J. Boudreau & Associates, LLC
5 Industrial Way
Salem, NH 03079

I hope that my blog and experience has had a hand in putting this company out of business. I cant tell you how relieved I am that the thousands of single parents struggling to make ends meet might finally get a break. They were allowed to do what they did for far too long. Its about time that someone stepped up to the plate and did something to put them out of business. I have contacted them (RJBA) via phone and e-mail regarding my case. This development is very recent as I just logged in on Tuesday and the information above was not posted. I suggest you get your information about your case to the above people ASAP so that you dont get lost in the system. I was instructed that a fedex package will be coming within the week with more information. WOOHOO!!!! We won!!!!! I will keep you posted.

Where have I been?

As many of you have noticed, I haven't been posting like I use to. There are a couple reasons for that. 1st of all, I dissolved my contract with Divorce 360. I got tired of writing about relationship issues when I wasn't having any, and after 2 years, it just got old. Not to mention, I was constantly chasing them to get paid. It wasn't worth it to me anymore. Secondly, I have been remodeling my home. My stress level these days has been off the charts. Work is hard (especially lately) and home is complicated when you have to live your life around contractors so I havent had much rest. Although, last weekend for the first time in a long time, I relaxed. We have 3 contractors coming to the house on Monday to do 3 different things and it all starts again. It took me 6 weeks to get my kitchen back, now my bathroom is going to be gutted and new doors for the house are being installed. Not to mention, I have a son coming home from Iraq on June 8th and my youngest graduating on June 10th. Did I tell you Ive been planning a party as well? I cant wait to breathe. After this next stint with the contractors, I'm gonna give it a rest for a while and enjoy my oldest sons visit home. That includes a week off from work. Thank God! I need to find medium ground someplace so I can gather my thoughts. I don't even sit down to watch television for any length of time these days because there is so much to do. I know I will get thru this but right now, life is tough.

I would like to give you an update on my nutrisystem progress as well but that will come later. I may be stressed to the max but I look fabulous!!! I just have to remember thru all of this what my Mom tells me on a regular basis: "This too shall pass." I certainly hope so. However, I enjoy my pool when I can and I cant thank my jacuzzi enough for helping the tension leave my body **heavy sigh** I will keep you posted!

Wordless Wednesday

While one son is having fun in the new pool, the other one is riding Camels in Iraq. Everyone needs some down time. Why not?

Wordless "so tired of remodeling" Wednesday

Before

ALMOST After....just a few more things to do!

Wordless Wednesday

Another pic from the Disneyland weekend.....Look at those 2009 Grads still wet from Splash Mountain!!! Can you guess which one is mine???

TT #92

13 Things to remember...

1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

2. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

3. Don't over do it. Know your limits and keep your limits (I need to practice this).

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Dream more while you are awake.

6. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

7. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes from the
past. That will ruin your present happiness.

8. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others. Not to mention, its a waste of energy. How exhausting!

9. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

10. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. (Amen)

11. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

12. Smile and laugh more.

13. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Wordless Wednesday

Welcome to So Cal in April!!

Wordless "Disneyland" Wednesday

Guess what we did for Easter???

TT #91

13 things to remember about remodeling a house.

1. This too shall pass.

2. A year from now, it will all be a memory.

3. Having a dishwasher will be a wonderful thing.

4. The dust CAN be cleaned up again, and again, and again.

5. The contractors in your house are only temporary.

6. You wanted this.

7. It will be beautiful when its done.

8. Out with the old and in with the new.

9. New appliances are beautiful.

10. You might even want to cook in the kitchen after its done....it could happen!

11. Your family and friends will be envious.

12. At least its not Summer. The temperature is perfect for remodeling.

13. It could always be worse.



My Kitchen today

Wordless "finally a pool" Wedneday

The pools is almost ready but my son couldnt wait. Its was 60 degrees today. I know that water was cold!!!

Beware Direct TV

Last August I cancelled my Time Warner cable and signed up with Direct TV. Why? The NFL package. I wasn't thrilled about satellite TV but I thought I would try it. We were promised On Demand, (which was always my favorite feature with my digital cable) so we signed up. We were told at that time that there would be a $150.00 dollar early termination fee. That's fine, I don't plan on cancelling my service so I agreed. Upon receipt of the service, I was immediately turned off by the HUGE satellite they nailed to the roof of my house (yes, nailed). The thing must weigh 100 pounds. Then, when the service was installed, there was no On Demand. They hooked the system into the phone line but my computer wouldn't work once their line was in. That was my first sign. I could never find the channels I liked, you couldn't order pay preview because of the installation and when it snowed, our service went out.

I cancelled with Direct TV roughly 2 weeks ago. I told them we weren't happy and had signed on with FIOS instead.When I called they told me I would be charged an early termination fee and that I had to mail the receivers back to their company. Wait!!! What about the satellite nailed to my roof?? The girl told me we could keep it. What?? I don't understand. So, you hook up satellites to all these houses and when the service terminates, you just leave them? Yes. OMG, you must be joking? I asked the girl what I was supposed to do. She said they didn't expect me to get on the roof and take it down so I should just leave it there. Really? What kind of company is this? Today, I received the final bill. It wasn't $150.00 dollars, which was my agreement but rather $320.00 dollars. Now I know how they pay for all of those missing satellites they are too lazy to take down.

I quickly called back to inquire about their mistake. The rep told me that I had signed on for 24 months and that they were charging me $20.00 dollars for every month I no longer wanted their service. I requested a copy of the signed contract showing proof that I agreed to this, he said he would mail me the agreement but that my signature was not on it. However, when I signed up for the service they requested a credit card. If you don't pay the bill, they will get their money anyway. They give you fraudulent information over the phone and via TV but its not what you sign up for at all. A coworker was charged $300 via invoice and they charged her credit card an additional $300 when she called to cancel. Direct TV is a horrible product and I wouldn't recommend this service to anyone. I have no problems paying the $150.00 but they are ripping people off by changing their terms and charging more fee's. Just one more company out there screwing the consumer into believing what they say is true. In the end, its all bullshit. Never again!!