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How late does child support have to be to file contempt of court charges?

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There are no specific regulations, but after 30 days simply notify child support enforcement. Contempt of court is not for non-payment, it's for not providing a valid reason for it to the court, or refusing to appear to present an explanation. Have you asked why he's in behind and what can be done to correct it. If he's been laid off his job, he may not know that free legal help is available through CSE to modify the payment to match that of unemployment. You can also come to your own agreement and file it with the court. With over 80% of layoffs being men, this is a common occurrence, but most women decide to punish the father for it rather than work together to solve the problem.

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