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Family LawUnited States (Federal)

Child Support Recovery Act (CSRA)

Summary

A federal law that makes it a crime to willfully fail to pay child support for a child living in another state. Key Terms: 1. Arrearage (the total amount of past-due child support), 2. Willful Failure (choosing not to pay despite having the financial ability to do so), 3. Obligor (the person who is legally required to pay support).

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right of the custodial parent to receive financial support across state lines.
  • 02.
    Federal assistance in tracking down parents who flee states to avoid payment.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines up to $250,000
  • 02.
    Federal prison sentence up to 2 years
  • 03.
    Mandatory full restitution of all unpaid support

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