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You can't be jailed for not paying child support as that's illegal. You get jailed for contempt of court, so it's up to the interpretation of the judge. However, in this economy where they are needing to release non-violent rapists due to lack of funding to house them, which would you rather see in jail, the rapist or the father in arrears in child support?

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It varies from state to state but is generally a misdemeanor. You still must pay the arrears.

It varies from state to state but is generally a misdemeanor. You still must pay the arrears.

It varies from state to state but is generally a misdemeanor. You still must pay the arrears.

It varies from state to state but is generally a misdemeanor. You still must pay the arrears.

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It varies from state to state but is generally a misdemeanor. You still must pay the arrears.

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How long can you go to jail for child support?

As long as it takes for you to pay your arrears.


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I am behind 40000 dollars in back time child support how long can they keep me in jail if i dont't have the money?

as long as they want dummy, pay your support!!


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