Jessica- is there an existing Child Support Order.
If your ex will not [simply] tell you where he is working or you cannot find out from his family or friends; you may have to file a Child Support action against him and ask the Judge to subpoena him to the hearing. If this happens and he fails to show for the hearing, the judge can issue a warrant for his arrest. This warrant may not be executed but may be helpful.
If you really want to pursue this, you may want to go to
http://www.knowx.com. You will have to pay, but you may find a job listing by doing a background check on him.
Generally courts throughout the US have a formula to figure out how much Child Support payments will be. They will usually ask the litigants to fill out a Financial Statement and submit this with proof of incomes. Both parties, in theory, are required to pay child support, the actual amount will usually be based on a percentage of the income of BOTH parties. IE.. he makes $2000 net a month, you make $1500 net a month, the amounts are added and he will usually pay the percentage of the total income he contributes. There is also the question of CHILD CARE which is often a separate issue, plus HEALTH INSURANCE, plus LIFE INSURANCE- which protects the party with custody in case the non-custodial parent dies.
For North Carolina Court Info and to contact someone for your local court; go to
http://www.nccourts.org.
My guess is that you could file in either Puerto Rico or North Carolina; of course once a child support order is filed, the North Carolina Child Support Unit will have to work with the Puerto Rico Child Support Unit to coordinate and effect any garnishment of wages, etc... It may be easier for you to go to Puerto Rico and file a Child Support Action. Go to
http://www.tribunalpr.org to get more info on Child Support actions in Puerto Rico.
Warning to you; this is a very arduous and frustrating process that can be spend your emotional energy. Unfortunately, you must decide that you want to endure a lot of stress once you get involved in this process. If your ex is a totally legit worker who is otherwise responsible it should work out. If he is irresponsible and works under the table get ready for a battle.
Good luck to you; if I can be of help - post again.