Child support payments for a child in Florida is an extremely protected right. The state of Florida has imposed significant penalties against those who choose not to pay child support, including the loss of driving privileges, the loss of professional and other business licenses, and the loss of freedom.. Prior to the imposition of penalties…
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Failing to pay a court ordered child support obligation can land the non complying parent in jail. However, there are certain procedures that must be followed before incarceration can occur. An order of civil contempt for failure to pay child support requires findings of wilful failure to pay ordered amounts. If incarceration is to be…
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