Child Support Authorities Apprehend Dozens Over Back Child Support

For people who are unable to pay child support, there may be diverse issues to consider. Sometimes, people refuse to pay child support, which can lead to harsh consequences such as time behind bars and fines. In Salt Lake City, and all over Utah, those who are unhappy about their child support obligations may want to look into modifying their child support order or other solutions. On the other hand, some people simply cannot afford to make their child support payments as they are supposed to. Regardless of the reasons why parents fall behind, the consequences for everyone involved can be staggering.

Authorities in New Jersey recently took 31 people into custody as a result of back child support. According to law enforcement officials, the sweep was carried out to serve as a reminder of how crucial it is for parents to satisfy their child support obligations. Officials also hope that the operation, which took place in Somerset County, will spur more parents to start paying what they owe.

In all, the parents who were taken into custody had over $433,000 worth of unpaid child support. During the sweep, authorities were also able to take in more than $7,000 worth of payments for back child support. Officials had warrants to apprehend the 31 men and women over the course of the three-day sweep.

Falling behind on child support can lead to an incredible amount of anxiety and make life tough for those responsible for making payments as well as parents who are supposed to receive child support. For people struggling with these types of challenges, reaching out to an attorney could help.

Contact our Salt Lake City Child Support Attorneys at Just Law Utah. You can call 801-274-7000 to set up an appointment to discuss your situation.