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?
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.
It varies from state to state but is generally a misdemeanor. You still must pay the arrears.
As long as it takes for you to pay your arrears.
45 days
Yes - the child's needs continue.
as long as they want dummy, pay your support!!
See Link BelowChild Support-Contempt Of Court for Non-Payment?
If the non-custodial parent is found to have willfully failed to pay child support, the court can sentence the parent to up to six (6) months in jail, a $500.00 fine, and even revoke the parent's drivers license. It is not uncommon for non-supporters to get longer jail time after failing to comply with a child support order after a contempt adjudication.
Yes, abandoning them does not relieve him of his responsibilities. It could land him in jail for violating a court order.
That depends on the circumstances. I teach them how to get it modified if there's a problem or change in circumstances.
I think no matter where you are you pay child support until the child is 18
It depends on the child support agreement--and it may make a difference if the child is living with you or not!
In this economy, they can no longer easily jail someone for this, so they may not period until the economy picks up.
As long as you're not on Welfare, contact child support enforcement.