Wake Forest, NC asked in Family Law and Child Support for North Carolina

Q: Other parent refuses to work to avoid paying child support...is that legal?

My ex refuses to work to avoid paying child support. His wife supports him financially. He claims he's going back to school but has mentioned he's dropped out twice in 2 years and when he was in school, was only taking one class. I've filed paperwork to have child support done thru the courts, but I'm worried once he's served, he'll say he's not working and only pay the $50 minimum payment. Is there ANY way to get more support out of him? He has a degree that will allow him to make a livable wage, and he's just not willing to do it? He has custody of our son 10 weeks of the year and has only voluntarily paid me $100 in 3 years even after I sent him copies of receipts for medical bills, tuition, clothing, after school day care, etc.

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Amanda Bowden Johnson
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  • Jacksonville, NC
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A: Perfectly legal. However, a Judge could order more than the $50 and of course if he doesn't pay, its potentially off to the pokey.

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