Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

I have a friend who divorced his wife about 11 years ago. They have a son who is 13, whom he hasn't seen or talked to in well over 5 years because she moved to Tennessee. He made huge payments before she took him to court for child support that he only has documented by money order receipts. He didn't get council at the time and she pursued every bit of child support possible for a few years, while personally telling him she didn't need the money. Now, she is saying that Tennessee has dropped the case against him because she didn't pursue it. However, he received a letter in the mail not long ago saying the case had been transferred to Ohio, where he now lives. Will his money order receipts hold up in court? Also, he's afraid of a bench warrant being issued,but if she has in fact discontinued pursuing the case will he have to serve any time?


Asked on 1/01/12, 7:55 am

2 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Hess T. Hess & Associates, LLC

There are to many unknown factors to consider whether or not he could go to jail but it is not likely. The receipts from the money orders would definitely be helpful.

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Answered on 1/01/12, 6:03 pm


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