How do you deal with a situation where the non-custodial parent possesses the finances to make child support payments but still refuses to do so?

What happens when the non-custodial parent has money to pay child support but still will not pay?
What happens if there is a failure to pay child support in Florida?

Testimonials from other individuals who have faced a similar challenge shed light on potential courses of action.

If a parent ordered to pay child support willfully refuses to pay child support, the parent who is entitled to receive child support can file an enforcement action in the courts and receive an order directing the nonpaying parent to pay, can receive a garnishment from the nonpaying parent’s wages in the form of an income withholding order, and the court can order that the nonpaying parent become current or pay what is considered a purge amount to stay out of jail. There is tremendous enforcement authority in the state courts to make sure that parents who are ordered to pay child support comply with that court order.

Child support orders are determined based on the income of both parents, as well as the needs of their child. If any of these factors change, a support order can be modified to reflect the new circumstances. You can submit a support order review, assuming you meet the circumstances. Our lawyers can help with this process.
Various tools may be implemented if a parent fails to pay child support in Florida, including withholding income. A Notice of Delinquency can be sent, and a judgment can be rendered if the delinquency is not paid. That judgment acts as a lien against real property, including vehicles. A parent not paying child support can also have their driver’s license suspended.