Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky
Child Support Violation
My fiance has been arrested (09/19/03) for child support violation. He is in violation approximately $7000.00 to $8000.00. The state of Kentucky is currently auditing his arrearages. How are they able to issue a warrant for his arrest without knowing the amount to which they are owed?There is an extradition hearing on Monday 09/22/03. What do I have to do to keep him from being extradited to Kentucky? How do I find him representation immediately? What is the cost of this type of representation?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Child Support Violation
The best way to keep your fiancee in this state is to contest the extradition at the hearing. There are procedures for this that arre quite involved and depend heavily upon the facts in the case. It is important that he not sign a waiver of extradition to Kentucky. The state's attorney (prosecutor) may attempt to procure one from him. It is important that he not sign anything without consultation with an attorney.
His extradition hearing is set for Monday. I would be interested in obtaining the facts of this case to see if I can be of assistance. Please call me this weekend if you would like me to speak with you about this. I can be reached at (224) 622-9608.
Very truly yours,
Thaddeus J. Hunt, Esq.
Re: Child Support Violation
Extradition matters are intricate. It would appear that there is a contempt of court matter pending in Kentucky and it is on that basis the Kentucky court may have issued the warrant. There would not need to be a specific total involved, but rather only a finding that there is a court order that your finacee has not followed. The court here in Illinois may issue a bond while your fiancee contests the extradition. It is important that he have counsel on Monday. If you wish to speak further, since the matter is so soon, my cell phone is 630-965-8280.