Q: I have a child support order, he doesn't pay. What actions can I take??
A:
If the order is enforced through Child Support Enforcement, they will suspend his license, and intercept his tax refund, as well as any court procedures.
If you prefer, you can enforce the Order yourself through filing for contempt. You cannot suspend his driver's license and intercept his tax refund through private action. Only the Child Support agency can do that. The court will determine in a contempt action if he has the ability to pay but is choosing not to do so. If the court does find he has the ability, he will be held in contempt. He will likely not be jailed the first time because him being in jail means no child support while he is in jail.
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