Index
Child Support Recovery Act (CSRA)
Summary
Makes it a federal crime to willfully fail to pay past-due child support for a child living in a different state.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right of a child to receive financial support from a parent living in another state.
- 02.The right of the custodial parent to seek federal intervention for long-term non-payment.
Penalties
- 01.Fines and imprisonment for up to six months for first-time offenders.
- 02.Up to two years in prison for repeat offenders or for obligations older than two years.
Verified Citations
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