The Repercussions of Not Paying Child Support in Virginia (Part A)
In a Virginia divorce, the noncustodial parent may be ordered to pay child support to the custodial parent. The amount of Virginia child support is calculated by the court, and may take into account the amount of both parents' income as well as the age and health of the children. The noncustodial parent may also be ordered to provide health insurance for the children.
Failing to Pay Virginia Child Support is a Serious Matter
Unfortunately, some noncustodial parents fail to pay the necessary Virginia child support. If your ex-husband is not making payments, you should contact an experienced Virginia child support lawyer for help. The divorce attorneys at Hofheimer Family Law Firm represent women only, and will focus on securing financial security for both you and your children.
The state of Virginia takes matters of child support very seriously. A Virginia child support order is a court-mandated order and you have every legal right to pursue the money to which you and your child are owed.
If a spouse refuses to pay Virginia child support, he or she faces serious repercussions for disobeying the child support order. Listed below are the common consequences that can come as the result of not paying Virginia child support.
Garnished Wages
If your ex-husband is not making Virginia child support payments, your Virginia child support lawyer can help you file a complaint with the Department of Social Services. This agency can issue an order that withholds wages from his paycheck so that you get the payment which you are owed. This order may be sent from the clerk of court via electronic or certified mail.
Driver's License Suspension
If the Virginia Department of Social Services learns that your ex-husband is not paying Virginia child support, the department can ask that his driver's license be suspended. In order to have his license reinstated, your ex-husband will be required to comply with the warrant, summons, or subpoena related to the Virginia child support hearing. If your ex-husband is a commercial driver, and he obtains a restricted driver's permit, he cannot use this permit to operate a commercial vehicle.
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