When parents separate or become divorced, financial responsibilities for the support of their children are often ordered by the court. The funds allocated to be paid are not to financially support the other parent, but are funds that must go to support the child’s needs.  Unfortunately in some cases, the parent who is court ordered to pay child support may be unwilling to pay what is ordered. It is important to recognize that severe penalties can be implemented on a parent who refuses to pay court ordered child support. While some penalties can seem minor, most consequences can make a [...]

When a non-custodial parent falls behind when making court ordered child support payments, the parent who is ordered to receive the payments can be confident in knowing that both state and federal laws will enforce the child support arrangements. Failing to pay child support can have severe and negative implications on the non-custodial parent. These consequences can affect the non-custodial parent in a personal and even a financial manner. While the state and federal laws are in place to help keep child support orders current, the agencies tasked with helping are still subject to common flaws that other governmental agencies [...]