Go to the court which issued the support order and file a motion for Contempt of Court against him.
Up to the judge. Technically, it is contempt of court.
-He was just arrested due to a warrant in wisconsin for not appearing for his last child support court date. he hasnt had a job in 9 months. A body attachment was issued for his courtdate, and he is in contempt of court. He had a bond of $500 which he couldnt post, so he will see the judge in two days. I was wondering what his penalty might be.
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The penalty for not paying child support is very great. It ranges from driver's license suspension, to passport denial. Other penalties are income execution and lottery winnings interception.
Only when owing more than $5000
The order goes to child support enforcement to persecute.
Probably - it depends on the language of the divorce decree. Spousal support is generally intended to be temporary.
Return to court and file a contempt against her explaining which court order she is violating.
The wife should report the matter to the court immediately. An order of contempt can be issued and the court has resources to collect the delinquent payments including a garnishment of wages and attachment of real property and seizure of property.
If there is a court order for child support they will take it directly out of his wages if he has one and he will be prosecuted for contempt of court. Prison will be waiting unless he start paying.
A husband only pays child support if he does not have custody of the child. If he is paying spousal support, it is only supposed to be temporary until the wife can become financially stable.