What If The Noncustodial Parent Keeps Moving To Avoid Paying?

The Child Support Recovery Act of 1992 makes it a federal crime to willfully fail to pay support if the child and the noncustodial parent live in different states. The parent can be charged with a felony if the past due child support exceeds $5,000, or, is more than oneyear delinquent. In order to convict under this act, the U.S. Attorney must prove in court that the parent was financially able to meet the child support payment at the time that it was due. Additionally, it must be considered whether all reasonably available civil and state criminal remedies have been pursued. Certain priorities exist, where there is a pattern of moving between states to avoid payment; where there is a pattern of deception; where the parent is in contempt for failure to make support payments, and where it is connected to some other federal offense such as bankruptcy fraud.

Other Alaska Family Law FAQs

Q: What Can The State Of Alaska Do For Citizens To Assist Them With Child Support Issues?
A: The State of Alaska can assist a citizen by providing the following services: Locate absent parents Establish paternity Establish child support orders, including a … More
Q: How Would A Parent Obtain The Assistance Of The State?
A: The parent needs to complete an application for services and an affidavit establishing payments already made or received, as well as providing as much information as … More
Q: Is A Direct Deposit Program Available, And How Does One Sign Up To Participate In The Direct Deposit Program?
A: Yes, a direct deposit program is available. The direct deposit program allows the child support enforcement agency to electronically withdraw from or deposit funds … More
Q: How Does The State Determine How Much Child Support Is Owed Each Month?
A: If there is a court order, such as in a divorce or dissolution, the order usually sets out the amount of the child support payment. In the absence of a support order, … More
Q: Would I Have To Pay The State For Assisting Me?
A: Fees are only charged to reimburse the state for genetic tests, attorney fees and process server fees. The fees are charged to the parent who is ordered to pay child … More
Q: Will The State Help To Find The Noncustodial Parent Who Owes The Child Support?
A: Yes, the agency can attempt to locate the noncustodial parent utilizing whatever information has been furnished by the custodial parent. One of the more critical … More
Q: Can The Child Support Agency Collect Alimony Or Spousal Support?
A: In cases where there is a child support order and a provision for spousal support or alimony, the agency may collect and enforce both types of support, but cannot do … More
Q: Will The Agency Help Enforce An Order For Medical Insurance Coverage For Children?
A: The custodial parent needs to indicate on the application for services that an order for medical insurance coverage exists, and request the agency assist in enforcing … More
Q: Why Do Child Support Payments Go To The State When The Custodial Parent Receives Public Assistance?
A: Parents are required to assign their rights to any unpaid child support debt and continuing child support to the state for the time they are approved for public … More
Q: Can A Custodial Parent Apply To The Agency For Help Collect Child Support If The Other Parent Was Making Payments Voluntarily?
A: Yes, by completing an application for services and an affidavit listing the extent of prior payments received with dates and amounts. You will also need to provide a … More