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The same as child support. You're not arrested for non-payment, you're arrested for showing contempt for the orders of the court. Unfortunately, it is not equally applied.

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Q: What happens during a spouse support trial where the ex spouse is in contempt of none spousel support payments?
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My husband abandonded me and his stepson in pa can i get spousel support?

You may be able to get spousal support in PA if your husband abandoned you. You will need to hire an attorney.


In Michigan what happens to an arrearage in child support when the date for the end of the support order arrives Will payments still go through Friend of the Court or do they become a civil liability?

When child support payments are made through any state agency all arrearages must be paid to avoid a possible contempt of court citation even thought he child has reached the age of majority.


What happens at a just cause hearing for not paying child support?

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What happens at a bail hearing for child support?

A person being held in contempt is asked to explain why they ignored previous summons to appear to explain why they were in arrears in support.


What happens to child support when a child goes to a foster home?

Some states will make you make child support payments to the state.


What happens to dads who hide their income and assets so they will not have to pay all their child support to mother who lives in Florida?

They can be prosecuted for perjury/contempt.


What happens if I have already filed contempt for nonpayment of child support the judge ordered that he pay an additional 50 per month and he still won't pay?

You file a motion that the judge issue the contempt order. you will need to go back to court to report non-payment, you can request garnishment of his paycheck so that you will receive the payments automatically. if he owes you back child support that has already been court ordered, you may be able to garnish that amount from his checking or savings account.


What is court ordered payments?

They are usually associated with a divorce or child support hearing. The court requires that the subject pay specific amounts at specific times. Failure to do so can result in jail for contempt.


Can you be held in contempt if you pay your own court order child support payments?

No. (But you knew that, didn't you?) The problem might be in proving that you made the payments. To avoid such a problem, pay your child support through either the courts or the State disbursement unit. DO NOT give any money or anything else to the obligee unless you want it to be considered a gift.


Can child support paid to the custodial parent be garnished if they owe other debts?

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Is support enforced if the child goes into juvenile detention?

The non custodial parent is obligated to follow the terms of the child support order until the court amends or rescinds it. Arbitrarily ceasing support payments regardless of the circumstances might place the non custodial parent in a position of contempt of court.


What are the Penalties in AR for nonpayment of child support?

The child support enforcement system will take various actions to collect that support, including wage withholding, interception of tax refunds and other government payments, liens on bank accounts/real property, suspending drivers license and, possibly, jail for contempt of court.