The Associated Press has reported that former NFL player Terrell Owens entered into an agreement to pay back child support due to Ms. Melanie Smith in order to avoid possible jail time in a contempt of court action. The child support matter is being heard in Fulton County Superior Court...
Can I claim a Hardship Deduction or credit towards my child support?
Often the payor of child support wants to know if he or she can obtain a hardship deduction or credit for a natural or adopted child of another relationship that lives with him or her. A hardship deduction can be requested under California Family Code Section 4701. This section allows...
What if I am Behind on Child Support Payments?
When a parent is behind on child support payments, that parent is considered “not in compliance” or “criminally non-compliant”. If a payment was paid short or was a few days late, that parent would be considered “not in compliance”. If a long time has passed since a payment or the...