Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

It is a felony?

If someone misses child support payments for over a year and the amount exceeds $10K, is it true that it is a felony? If it is, would the person be required to serve jail time or would he/she be able to liquadate assets and continue working to pay back the debt? Ultimately, would a trial be forthcoming?


Asked on 7/31/00, 8:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn Loewenthal Glenn Loewenthal, P.C.

Re: It is a felony?

I am unaware of any felony provision. The normal course is to file a motion for civil contempt in Superior Court, have the judge set re-payment terms, and if those terms are not followed, the possibility of jail exists.

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Answered on 9/12/00, 6:18 pm


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