When a parent stops paying the child support established in a court judgment or agreement, it infringes the children’s fundamental right to receive the support they need. Fortunately, there are legal avenues to claim what they are owed.
What is child support?
It is the financial contribution that one parent (usually the non-custodial parent) makes to cover the children’s basic needs: food, housing, clothing, education, healthcare, etc.
What to do if it isn’t paid?
Try to reach an amicable solution. Sometimes the non-payment is temporary and justified.
Gather proof of the breach: bank statements, messages, payment dates, etc.
File a court claim by seeking enforcement of the judgment.
What can a judge order?
Garnishment of the debtor’s wages, bank accounts, or assets.
Action through Social Security or the Tax Agency.
Even criminal charges for repeated non-payment of child support.
Practical tip:
Don’t let time pass. The sooner you act, the greater the chances of recovering the outstanding amounts.
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