It's a federal offense to not pay off your responsibility. If you refuse to pay it off, YOU go to JAIL. So you can choose to leave it in the mailbox all you want, just note that you will go to jail for not paying child support.
$5000, however the Attorney General's Office is very selective on the case they are willing to file.
send it back
Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
If a custodial parent receives child support for the benefit of a minor child, and that minor child has a child themselves, they can receive child support for their child, however, as far as federal aid, they are required to disclose the child support the custodial parent receives for their benefit as income.
no according to Judge David Grey Ross, Commissioner of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
If you owe back child support then both state and federal taxes can be intercepted.
None. Its Child Endangerment. Felony is a Federal offense so you are 'blacklisted'.
Only if the person qualifies under the IRS guidelines for dependents. If the action is taken to avoid the seizure of a tax refund for child support arrearages it is a federal criminal offense and all participating parties would be subject to prosecution.
Bankruptcy is a Federal process and has no effect on child support. Bankruptcy does not dismiss child support debts.
No. Child support is not dischargeable in either federal or state bankruptcy.
... prevent ... Bankruptcy is a Federal process and has no effect on child support. Bankruptcy does not dismiss child support debts.
Child support is primarily governed by state laws. Each state has its own laws and enforcement mechanisms regarding child support. Federal law provides certain guidelines and regulations to ensure consistency in child support enforcement across states. However, the enforcement of unpaid child support is typically handled at the state level.