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They have little choice as being over $5000 behind becomes a federal felony
A felony conviction does not automatically bar a person from adopting a child, although international adoptions are strictly forbidden. The laws for adoption vary from state to state, so some felons may be able to adopt, depending on the crime or length of time from the conviction.
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Yes, failure to pay child support in Louisiana can be considered a felony offense if it is deemed intentional and willful. Offenders could face serious consequences such as fines, jail time, and a criminal record. It is important to fulfill child support obligations to avoid legal trouble.
No, it does require the felony charge
The father's felony conviction will most likely come up during the custody case. However, the courts will look at evidence of the circumstance surrounding the conviction, and also whether the father has changed, and is rehabilitated.
yes this is a felony, how ever child support enforcement uses there own discression to prosecute this behavior. most of the time u will need to hire a private attorney to prosecute.
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im pretty sure ur child gets taken away
Present documents to the court that: You have sole custody of the child, the child is deceased, the child has been adopted, emancipated or attained majority of age; AND, you do not owe any past-due support.
When it reaches $5000, which in itself is a violation of the US Constitution.
Having a felony conviction does not necessarily make a bad parent. People do change after serving time, or is he/she currently serving time? In that regard, a Child In Need of Care Motion needs to be filed.