Q: My son and ex-daughter-in -law have been divorced 4 yrs. She was ordered to pay child support and has never paid a penny
My granddaughter just turned 18 and now she is saying she doesn't have to pay. What does my son need to do to collect ?
A: Hello. He needs to file for contempt, also known as "Rule Nisi" as soon as possible. The age of majority is 19 in Alabama, not 18. So, she has at least one more year to pay child support. He should seek counsel and speak with her/him about the best course of action given his specific set of circumstances. Best of luck!
A: I agree with what is set forth below. I will also note that she will owe the back child support (the amount she has not paid) plus interest. This is definitely worth seeking the services of an attorney to pursue. In many jurisdiction, if it can be proven that she had income and just choose not to pay her obligation, she may also face some jail time. This is a serious matter.
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