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Online Lists of Deadbeat Parents

Many counties now make their lists of the most wanted "deadbeat" parents available online. Here, you'll find states that make this information available on their web sites.
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"Help! I Can't Afford My Child Support Payments Anymore"

Not all "deadbeat" parents are withholding child support payments out of spite or neglect. There are many parents out there who can no longer afford to pay their child support obligation due to job loss or reduction. Find out what to do if this happens to you.

Penalizing Parents Who Don't Pay Child Support

What are the consequences for parents who don't pay child support? And what can do you when child support payments stop coming? Includes links to child support resources in your area.

"Why Can't I Withhold Visitation for Unpaid Child Support?"

Many parents wonder whether unpaid child support is legitimate grounds for withholding visitation. Before you withhold visitation, though, consider the negative impact this action could have on you in court.

"He Claims to Make No Money. What Can I Do?"

Voluntary impoverishment occurs when a parent who owes child support either stops working, or works below their capacity, in order to avoid paying child support. Find out what to do when you ex manipulates the system in an effort to avoid paying child support in full.

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