What happens to a mother who refuses to pay court ordered child support?
Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, it is against the law for any mother to not pay court ordered child support to the custodial guardian, regardless of joint custody. Federal laws permit the interception of tax refunds to enforce child support orders, and other methods of enforcement include wage attachments, seizure of property, and suspension of a business license and possible driver’s license revocation. In the event that none of these attempts are entirely successful, the court of law that issued the child support order can hold the mother in contempt and in the absence of a reasonable explanation for the delinquency, impose a jail term. California family lawyer Peter Mueller can answer more specific questions about your case at your free initial consultation.
