FAQs
Child Support FAQs
What can a spouse do if the ex-spouse refuses to pay child
support?
Can a spouse withhold visitation because the other
spouse will not pay child support?
Can a spouse stop paying child support because the spouse
with custody will not give visitation and access?
What can a spouse do if the ex-spouse refuses to pay child support?
If your ex-spouse has been ordered to pay either child support or
maintenance and fails to do so, you can ask the court to hold your ex-spouse
in contempt of court. If the ex-spouse is found to be in contempt, your
ex-spouse could be imprisoned. Another available remedy is to garnish
his/her wages; the disobedient ex-spouse's employer will deduct money from
his/her paycheck and pay you directly.
Can a spouse withhold visitation because the other spouse will not pay
child support?
No! If you withhold visitation because the other parent will not pay his or
her child support, you may be held in contempt of court. If your spouse will
not pay child support, you should contact an attorney at Tash & Kurtz, PLLC
who will advise you on how to recover the lost child support payments and to
ensure further that your spouse continues to make timely payments in the
future.
Can a spouse stop paying child support because the spouse with custody
will not give visitation and access?
No. If you withhold child support because the other parent will not allow
you to exercise your visitation privileges, you are taking the law into your
own hands and may be held in contempt of court. You should contact an
attorney at Tash & Kurtz, PLLC who will advise you on what action you need
to take to ensure that your visitation rights are not interfered with in the
future.
For more information on Child Support, please see our Child Support page.
For additional questions, contact Tash & Kurtz, PLLC.
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