Q: If I dont send my son with his father due to non payment of child support what can happen?
We have been divorced for 5 years and in the last year he has not paid child support. What would happen if I refuse to send him to his father's house? His father doesn't live on his own. He lives with his mom and she pays for everything when our son is there. He doesn't even have his own car. He refuses to work because he doesn't want to pay child support but he says he still wants his son for his time.
A: You can be held in contempt of court which can carry a five day jail sentence for each time you refuse to send the child. Non payment of child support does not give the right to suspend visitation. Go to DHR and sign up for collection of your past due support. Good luck.
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