Child support is an obligation of a parent to provide emotional, financial and medical support for their child. Violation of court-ordered child support can have serious consequences.
The court has many options available to recover overdue child support payments. In order to enforce, the non-paying parent may be subject to sanctions, which include:
- Restricted driving privileges
- Seizure of bank account or tax refund
- Garnishment of wages
- Charged with contempt
- Jail time
Keep in mind – child support enforcement actions and contempt charges may affect child custody and visitation rights for the parent in violation of the divorce orders.
If you have fallen behind in child support payments, you are advised to seek legal counsel to avoid the more serious penalties. We can help you formulate a plan of repayment which is acceptable to the court.
In addition, we have also helped the custodial parent collect the amounts which are overdue by taking swift action.
Contact the Orange County family law offices of Amy M. Montes because our legal team is prepared to provide skilled assistance in matters of non-payment – while looking out for the best interests of your child.
