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Yes!!! (in my state), if the non custodial parent has failed to provide any form of support for longer than 30 days a criminal abandonment warrant can be applied for. It is much cheaper, faster and effective than going through a civil action of contempt, and certainly more effective than my several attempts Child Support Enforcement.
To get an abandonment warrant:
You go to the magistrates office, take with you ten dollars in cash and a photo I.D. and the ncp's address. Fill out an arrest warrant request. A hearing is scheduled in a few days. You both get a letter to appear at the hearing about 2 weeks later. At the hearing the accused must appear and refute evidence presented by the custodial parent for abandonment. The judge rules on the warrant request based on the evidence presented at the hearing.
In my case the ncp lives in another state and did not show for the hearing. He is over $100K in the rears. And, I already had a contempt charge from the civil court. At the abandonment hearing three felony warrants were issued, and $100K bond was set.
I spoke the sheriff's department by phone from the other state. I then went to the fugitive department of my sheriff's office and spoke to an officer there. He then took the warrants to the D.A. to get permission to extradite from the other state. The D.A. agreed he was arrested in the other state within about 24 hours. And is currently waiting to extradition.
I hope this. Take care of your kids!
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How much trouble would the noncustodial parent get in for keeping their child without consent of court or the custodial parent if said child wishes to stay with the noncustodial parent?
If the noncustodial parent tries to keep the child, the custodial parent can get the noncustodial parent charged with kidnapping and contempt of court both can be jail time for the noncustodial.
Can noncustodial parent claim 1 child if divorce with 2 child?
can noncustodial parent parent claim 1 child if divorce with 2 kids
What are child abandonment laws in Maine?
In Maine, if the intention of child abandonment can be proven, it is prosecuted. They can be charged with a Class D crime or Class C crime.
Can a custodial parent move if they have not seen or heard from the noncustodial parent in 8 months?
Then they should go to court for child abandonment and have his parental rights removed. Until then he can still make you come back.
Can a child sue custodial parent if noncustodial parent does not pay child support?
no
Is it still abondoment if child's father pays child support but has had no contact for 2 years?
That would depend on the laws of your State.Generally, the crime of child abandonment occurs when the parent who is charged with the custody and care of the child leaves the child with the intent of abandoning it. Therefore a father who is paying child support is the non-custodial parent and cannot be charged with child abandonment. You can check your state laws at the related link.
What age can a child refuse visitation with a noncustodial parent in Washington State?
if the child doesn't want to see the noncustodial parent he doesn't have too. don't force him to do it =)
If a child is 18 and moves in with noncustodial parent does the custodial parent have to provide child support?
Generally, no.
Can child support be terminated if a noncustodial child refuses contact with a a parent?
no
What happens to a parent that locks his 17 year old out of the house?
They can be charged with abandonment and abuse. Until the child is 18 the parents are responsible.
Child 17 moves out on own is it abandonment by parent?
It is abandonment if the parent is not taking care of the child or aware that the child is in a good home where food, etc is provided. The child can turn around and say it is abandonment, despite the conditions.
Who arranges for child care during the noncustodial parent's visitation time when the noncustodial parent has to work during their visits?
The one who would be responsible for the child during that time which would be the non custodial parent.
