Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
Child Support
What is the punishment for being in contempt of court for not paying child support monthly but my husband also have a receipt from the IRS of payment for child support deducted from his taxes. Can they put him in jail for this?
Asked on 3/04/09, 5:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
Re: Child Support
He can get up to 6 months in jail. If the IRS receipt catches him up on his arrearages, then he should not be in trouble.
Answered on 3/05/09, 9:36 am