Richmond Family Magazine recently featured an article entitled “Child Support: Make Good on What’s Due” in which family law Attorney Brad Goodwin gives his advice on child support questions. Navigating child support can be difficult and it is always advisable to consult an attorney if you have issues. Below are some facts from this article that Mr. Goodwin has found important to keep in mind.
- Child support is treated the same for parents who are married and separated, fully divorced, or who were never married.
- Delinquency technically kicks in the first day after a payment is missed.
- Child support can be garnished from wages.
- Non-paying parents face possible jail time in Virginia.
- Child support orders can be modified.
The complete article can be found here.