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It's not suppose to be illegal to owe a debt in the United States. Imagine how that would benefit credit card companies. The person is held in contempt of court, which leaves it up to the judge to decide sentence.
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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.
They have little choice as being over $5000 behind becomes a federal felony
No, it does require the felony charge
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.
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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.
I suggest you ask the venue that issued the order to suspend payments. However, you owe any unpaid support that accrues until that happens.
Like every state. If exceeding $5000, federal law takes precedence.
Only when owing more than $5000
A judge in Florid can award you child support. Getting child support is quite difficult when the person required to pay it has no income.