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YES YOU CAN!
In most states it is called 'Failure to Support a Child' and it is a Class C Felony punishable up to seven years in prison! Each state has support amounts that trigger the state into filing for this felony charge, sometimes it is $5,000 some states it is more than that. If the authoritites pick up the person even on a routine traffic violation and run their license, the charge will show up and the person will be arrested and held WITHOUT bail!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 18y agoMore than that, depending on your attitude a judge can send the person to jail! If working they will demand that the person's wages be garnisheed and if the person stops working they could go to prison. If you continue on with this behavior the person will eventually run into a judge that is completely fed-up with this behavior and really throw the book at the person. Men (or women) should pay child support! People get together to make babies, the child is innocent and the couple should be mature enough to work together to bring up that child with care and give them the education they deserve. Usually the average person can't do that on one income. If the man (woman) paying the support fears their ex is not putting the money towards the welfare of the child they can actually demand through law that their ex show receipts as to what they spend this money on. Also, child support should be a check NEVER cash so there is a paper trail. If you don't have a checking account then you can pay by money order and will have a receipt from that. This protects you from the possibility of your ex stating that they never received child support for a month or more. Marcy
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∙ 11y agoIn the US, non-payment of child support can be considered a criminal offense, though technically you are being imprisoned due to contempt of court for disobeying the court order.
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∙ 15y agoI think so
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∙ 12y agoYes.
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What happens if you get caught driving when you owe child support?
You will be fined or jailed if you are caught driving when you owe child support.
Are father and stepmom responsible for child support?
The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.
When do you stop paying child support in La?
You stop paying for child support when your child turns 18.
Can an ex-husband stop his child support arrearages from being turned into a lien which will be put against an his inheritance from his mothers estate in the state of Indiana?
Yes, by paying his child support arrears in full.Yes, by paying his child support arrears in full.Yes, by paying his child support arrears in full.Yes, by paying his child support arrears in full.
If a father is lying about income to pay less child support will he have to pay retroactive child support or arrears?
No, but he can be fined and jailed.
Is a father's rights terminated if he pays child support?
Paying child support will not cause the father to lose his parental rights - neither will not paying child support.
Can you be jailed for attempting to pay child support?
I think what was meant here was, can you be jailed for unsuccessfully attempting to pay child support and the answer is yes, but it's very rare - the system would rather see the money than support you in jail.see link below
Does the father have to have the mother's consent to quit paying child support?
The father has to have the court's consent to cease paying child support.
Can i get out of paying child support if i give up my rights to the child in west Virginia?
No, giving up your parental rights and paying child support are two separate issues. You will still have to support your child.
What is the punishment for not paying child support in Georgia?
There is a punishment for not paying child support in Georgia. Typically, the authorities will take away the drivers license of the person who is not paying their child support payments. If the person continues not to pay, they will be arrested.
In Kentucky what is the law on signing your rights away and not paying child support?
You can sign your rights away but you will still have to pay child support if you are the father or mother of the child. There is no way to avoid paying child support.
Does filing bankruptcy get you out of paying child support?
No. Child support is usually non-dischargeable.
