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Reviewing the consequences of back child support

On Behalf of | Mar 14, 2022 | Family Law | 0 comments

If you owe child support, it is essential to stay current in order to avoid serious consequences. If you become delinquent, your life could change in many different ways. In addition to struggling with high levels of stress, you could face a number of penalties imposed by the court. Your reputation could suffer irreparable damage, potentially interfering with your career and other aspects of your life.

It is crucial to go over some of the different consequences associated with missing child support payments, not only to highlight the importance of staying current but to prepare for potential penalties as well.

Child support enforcement in Florida

Parents who fail to pay child support can face a number of penalties. According to the Florida Department of Revenue, court actions to enforce the child support order could result in:

  • Payment of past-due support (full or partial)
  • Being held in contempt of court
  • An order to seek work or job training

If the parent in question is found in contempt of court, they could even spend time behind bars for willfully failing to pay.

In addition, many other hardships can arise due to missing child support payments. For example, you could lose your driving privileges or the ability to successfully apply for a passport. Some parents struggle with tax refund interception as well.

Strategies to avoid missing child support payments

It is essential to understand how you can avoid these penalties by staying current. Some parents have the ability to set up a payment plan that helps them stay caught up, while others can modify their child support order because of major financial changes. If you worry about losing your ability to stay current on child support, or you have already missed payments, you need to take a close look at your options.

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