can blackmailing someones family to get a lump some for child support be extortion?
831779
First of all, she needs to pay the child support to stay out of jail.\n\nSecond, if he is asking for a higher amount (has too be considerable) than is due for child support, it could be considered extortion. Other factors need to be taken into consideration. \n\nMy best answer to all this is too talk to an attorney, keep the emails and try your best to decide if this woman is the person for you.
972614
Yes they can.  My father found out this the hard way after never paying his child support.  As a result until all of that past due support is paid up (plus interest) his SS check is being garnished.  He also has young daughter that they are hitting him for now until she gets out of school.
843185
Wish I could help but from the nature of what you are saying you are not in the USA and the laws of other countries are very strange to us. You do not have to pay bail till you are arrested. You never pay anyone till after you go to court and the judge decides how much and you pay to the court and not to the police. So - maybe someone is scamming your sister for extortion money. Go to the court and ask them what to do.
569517
Not a cool thing to do, and you should apologize for it, but unless you're leaving out details, are people overreacting a little bit?  If she was wearing clothes, albeit a swimsuit, it isn't as though you broke any laws.  I don't see the blackmail side of it.  Did you demand payment from anyone in return for the photos?  Too many gaps in your story.  Sounds fishy.
234230
I would probably try to get a hold of something personal of his...and tell him he can have it back when you get your $300!\n Going to court will teach him a lesson...but it may leave you out of pocket!\n Could you get another family member to talk to him about it?
901566
It all depends on the circumstances.\n\nIf I say to my neighbor,"I'm going to sue you." while knowing I have no grounds, that is actually legal.\n\nBut, if say this corporation is your employer or has some direct affect on you, then yes that is called extortion and is illegal.
316352
I did not read any of the links, but I would like to know what your point is, really.  I can't believe you think it is a good thing -- or a trivial thing -- to so warp a child's life.  Making it a monetary fine, of whatever amount, is tantamount to making all little children into prostitutes!  And slave prostitutes, at that, since they wouldn't even get the money themselves!!!\n\nThis is really bizarre, and I'm looking forward to your explanation.  I'm not going to follow all those link, and neither is anyone else, I'm guessing.  Or maybe one or two of them, but not all.
379113
If someone if Blackmailing you then they are threatening to tell a secret about you.  The only way to stop them is tell the secret yourself.  Tell you wife about the affair, tell your boss about the holiday you took when you said you were sick.  It'll be hard but people respect honesty, and it's better than living in fear.\n\nBlackmail is a crime and you should see if you can collect evidence that they are blackmailing you and contact the police.
156387
get help. move if you have to...this is no way for a person to live. you should be cherished and respected..not blackmailed.\neven if the crime is steep...you will be free in the long run by telling police what he is blackmailing you for.\n\nyou will not rest peacefully until this is resolved. not only is he blackmailing your body--but also your mind
928428
It is possible they could take you to court, but if they are squabbling over a few thousand dollars likely they are just bluffing.  It is expensive for them to pursue legal action.  These punk creditors always threaten legal action.  Yes they can, but it doesnt always make financial sense for them.  You cant squeese blood from a stone, or something like that.  They are just trying to shake you down for money.
771045
I really doubt that she would be able to refuse it, especially under those circumstances.  Generally (and it depends on your state's laws), child support is not a payment that is owed to the mother.  It is a benefit that actually belongs to the children.  The court would have to determine that refusing child support is in the best interests of the children in order for it not to be ordered.\n\nIn your friend's circumstance, I doubt it would happen.  Child support waivers are usually allowed when both parents are well-off and neither one needs the money and the custodial parent can adequately care for the child without child support.  But even in those circumstances, it is rare for a court to approve such an arrangement.\n\nI would suggest your friend contact a family law attorney in her area if she's real serious about it, especially since there may be some public assistance fraud issues as the other responders have mentioned.
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.
563134
Breaking someone's confidential matter.
95395
You mean that the parents are using the child's name to obtain credit cards or other legal documents?  \n\nYou can let the parents know that you are aware of their actions, and want them to stop before you take it to the authorities.  Maybe they will do the right thing.\n\nIf not, you can contact the involved parties to let them know of the situation. and stop any further transactions from being made.\n\nYou could also ontact the police, identify theft is a crime.  I would think that would be a last resort, however, considering the consequences.  Possibly a call to Child Services would get an investigation started into the matter.
853961
No and a notice of intent by an individual can, in some jurisdictions, be considered a threat, or even extortion. If you are going to sue you should hire an attorney and the attorney will fie a notice of intent which will some times encourage a settlement without a lawsuit.
483634
If your mother received child support from the State in lieu of money from your dad, then she has nothing else coming and the State will go after him to recoup the monies they paid your mother.\n\nIf she received nothing, then it is a matter of the court and she (not you) must hire an attorney who is familiar with the procedures to go after him.
160031
Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, district attorneys (D.A.s) or state's attorneys must help you collect child support owed by your ex. Sometimes this means that the D.A. will serve your ex with papers requiring him or her to meet with the D.A. to arrange a payment schedule. These papers usually say that, if the ex refuses to meet or pay, he or she could go to jail.