Is there such thing as a dead beat dad law?
357326
Probably under the Work Release Program, they allow inmates out to go to work, they have to go back and sleep at the prison. It would depends on allot of things I'm guessing, the prison he goes to, his behavior, ect. You could call around and ask, start with a lawyer, either yours or his.
136684
Sounds like a dead beet Dad. I think that Texas is the worst in enforcing child support. Too many macho men. The court order will not help if the authority's do not enforce it. You need to call your District Attorney
396341
I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope this helps. There a number of web sites dedicated to single dads with and without custody . they offer advise,emotional support and services and links to financial help for getting your support problems fixed or dissolved. I understand this so well, my ex has been stealing support from me the last 4 years and both my sons live with me due to his harsh abuse. The court has refused to acknowledge this fact allowing this theft to continue. Like you I have limited resources so fighting the Attorney General is not an option for me but I know that what comes around goes around. Hang in there and Bless you.
73140
If you challenge this, you will have to produce witness that say that she changed it when he lost his mental abilities.  You will have to contest the will in Probate Court in the county that you dad lived in.  It will be an uphill battle to win this.  If a person leave no will, all funds go to the wife.  You see the challenge?
1114759
MOST STATES HAVE LEGAL AIDE SERVICES THAT CAN HELP.IF THERES LIKELY TO BE A CUSTODY FIGHT I STRONGLY SUGGEST HAVING AN ATTORNEY. ALSO SECURE THE CHILDS RESIDENCE BEFORE HAND.....SUCH AS MAKE CERTAIN THE DADS RESIDENCE IS LISTED ON ALL PAPERWORK,SUCH AS SCHOOL OR DAYCARE RECORDS ETC...HE NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO PROVE THE CHILD HAS BEEN IN HIS CUSTODY. DIVORCE CAN BE VERY UGLY,ESPECIALLY WHERE KIDS ARE CONCERNED.I WOULD DEFINATELY SEEK ADVICE FROM THE LOCAL FAMILY COURT OR DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE BEFORE TIPPING MY HAND.
1176256
These days laws and the enforcement of them is just Crazy. Anything seems possible, but as long as the daughter is not subjected to any unhealthy situations I don't think his ex has a leg to stand on. Good Luck!
826140
Google "fathersrights"  there is a lot of free advice and links to help dads. See if there is a local chapter in MO where he can get legal advice and suggestions on line.Thousands of dads are fighting to be active in their kids lives, from jail and a lot of ex's goal is to keep them in there by filing OPs and having them arrested under false charges. Tell him to hang on and never give up!
992382
I think it would be great if we got some of these deadbeat parents to pay up!! I don't know anyone who is getting rich off child support. My support for my oldest is $200. a month. I haven't seen very much support..In the last 10 years I have received $377. SAD...isn't it. I think if he wasn't able to get a drivers license that would make a difference in the amount of child support I would see!!
759316
Check with an attorney in your state.
381479
Yes, an unwed father is responsible for child support.  How it is handled, and the exact legalities is a state level mandate, and varies depending on State Statues.
1183079
You could ask a child support attorney. If your father is such a deadbeat that he hasn't paid in all this time I doubt he'll pay now though. Your father is scum, be glad he isn't in your life if he isn't.
328658
Tell the Judge.  They are supposed to rule in the best interests of the child's welfare.\n\nI assume your Dad is a good guy and can handle a daughter?\n\nYou aren't just going where you think the rules will be easier, are you?
868550
It depends...a person of integrity would feel a moral responsibility to share in the commitment of raising a child they helped bring into the world. \n\nSome people (men and women BOTH) just have no ethics or character and they simply walk away clean. An "on to the next one" attitude.\n\nThen, an innocent child is left without a mom or dad for guidance, love, and yes- Financial support.\n\nA court order did Zero for me, my ex moved to TX & worked "under the table" to avoid child support garnishment and the IRS taxes. \n\nFunny, I was hurt more that he left my son to grow up fatherless  than I was about the money he never sent. My son's 16th b'day w/ his new drivers license...and not a dad in sight to share his joy or explain cars, nothing. Just Absolute SILENCE from the father he SO wanted acceptance and approval from.\n\n... it breaks my heart knowing my son internalizes that rejection- every single day- and I am helpless to fix it.
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No, the police can't.  This is a civil matter and the police only enforce criminal laws.  However, if the judge issues an order for the police to arrest the father, then they can take action.  Otherwise, you will need to contact your attorney about the violation.  He/she will bring the violation of the court order to the judge's attention.  Then, the judge will order the father to appear and explain why he disobeyed his/her orders.
984316
Don't you think that a person who owes child support should be paying that before travelling the world?  \n\nIt is a realistic expectation to have to comply with a court order and support the children that you brought into this world, after all.  \n\nBesides, there would be tons of Dead Beat Dads leaving for somewhere and conveniently never coming back, especially when they owe in the tens of thousands of dollars to their children.
608882
Depends on your state, since the laws surrounding child support are not federally mandated.  For the most part though,  there is no statute of limitations on past due support, as long as the child is still a child.  In addition, an ongoing crime doesn't set at the date it began, but the day it ended.  As such, even if there is a statute of limitations, the other party will be able to sue if the father is currently and continuously not paying his court ordered share.
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yes they will go after him for back support. i live in Illinois and my daughters father lives in Colorado. we were married for 7 years. when i divorced him he totally stopped supporting her. for the past 5 years the state has collected child support from him. he demanded a paternity test so i went along w/ it and took one. the state told him if it shows that hes the father he has to pay the cost of the test, and guess what he had to pay the cost. he was just trying to get out of paying, he was trying to stall. but that only worked for so long. they will go after support all the way back till the day he was born.