Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
13th Amendment - Involuntary Servitude
This may be an odd question, but if you have ever been divorced you will know exactly what I am asking.
Where does it state the exception of: ''Unless you are the nonresidential parent''?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: 13th Amendment - Involuntary Servitude
The obligation that you have to support your children is considered more important than your right to not contribute to their welfare.
In fact there is a family support statute and a non-primary residential parent can be jailed for refusing to support their children.
Appreciate the 13th - but did you expect your children to be out earning their own living?
Powell
Re: 13th Amendment - Involuntary Servitude
The child support statute does not require you to work, just pay support.
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