Can you collect child support from someone on unemployment?
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Can you collect child support from someone on unemployment?
If you have a valid child support order and you lose your job, your state can deduct child support payments from your unemployment check. Your child support order remains in effect even if you're not working, meaning you still owe the monthly payment established by the court.
What happens when your held in contempt of court for child support?
California courts can enforce a child support order by holding the delinquent parent in “contempt” of court. Being held in contempt means the judge believes you have willfully disobeyed a court order. If the delinquent parent is held in criminal contempt, the court can order him or her to pay fines or serve jail time.
Can you go to jail for denying visitation?
When Visitation Rights are Denied A custodial parent who denies the noncustodial parent his or her visitation rights may be held in contempt of court, and be fined and/or jailed.
Can back child support be dismissed?
Child support back pay cannot be totally forgiven or waived, but there are a few situations that can help you handle it. Double-check the amount the court states you are in arrears. You can always ask the court to recalculate this amount to make sure it is correct.
