Atlanta, GA asked in Child Support, Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia

Q: I was written a bad check intentionally for child support. What do I do about being written a bad check?

*took measures to try and make it get lost in the mail

*went on vacation days after I received check late in the mail (also 2 months late on previous payments)

*check for over 500 (felony GA)

*superior court ordered cs

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Regina Irene Edwards
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A: File a contempt action.

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Ellaretha Coleman
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A: I agree with Attorney Edwards. You can file a contempt action. You can also seek a criminal warrant for the worthless check.

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