My child(ren)’s parent has not paid child support as was court ordered. Can they be charged with a Felony?
Under the Federal and State Law, failing to pay child support may be a Felony. The Friend of the Court office cannot bring Felony charges. State charges are filed and prosecuted by local county prosecutors. Generally, the Friend of the Court would not recommend the Prosecutor’s Office pursue a felony charge unless all Friend of the Court efforts to gain compliance have failed, there is an ability to pay or sufficient evidence of the individual’s ability to pay, there is a reasonable likelihood that prosecution would result in compliance, and the offender is more than $20,000 in arrears. If there is not $20,000 owed in arrears, the Friend of the Court may still recommend Felony enforcement if there has been substantial prior enforcement efforts.
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