@blossom - Yes, we have documentation about lack of payment as his wages were originally garnished, and those payments stopped when he moved/quit. I appreciate the advice about watching the tone…it’s definitely more than a case of him not paying his fair share. In the last ten years, he’s seen them once for about an hour. The only money we ever received was through garnishment - otherwise, no cards, no calls, much less presents.
@lookingforward, good advice. The waiver form specifically states that “no contact” may be an acceptable reason, but refusal to complete the CSS is explicitly not a reason.
@momofmusician17, gosh it’s hard to prove a negative, isn’t it? I have his name on school records, but never his address or phone. I’m confident her school counselor would be happy to help; I think I’ll mention it now so there’s a history to the conversation. Need to put aside my embarrassment…
Thank you for sharing your experiences and insight. Much appreciated.