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There are plenty of professional athletes who are great parents to their children. Unfortunately, there are also a large number of athletes that show little regard to parenting their children. They recklessly have children with a number of different women, and instead of bonding with those children; they simply throw money at them in the… Continue reading Financial woes of pro athletes with child support

There are plenty of professional athletes who are great parents to their children. Unfortunately, there are also a large number of athletes that show little regard to parenting their children. They recklessly have children with a number of different women, and instead of bonding with those children; they simply throw money at them in the… Continue reading Financial woes of pro athletes with child support

A recent case outside of Louisiana has captured attention on the home front and throughout the rest of the country as it could potentially set a legal precedent for certain types of child support cases. A sperm donor’s child support obligations have often fallen into a gray area within family law. Technically, a sperm donor… Continue reading Sperm donor not on the hook for child support

When it comes to non-custodial parents who fail to fulfill their child support obligations, Louisiana officials do not issue preferential treatment. Whether that non-custodial parent is unemployed or a famous actor or musician, everyone in Louisiana is expected to pay this court-issued sum to help pay for the essentials of a child’s day-to-day life. One… Continue reading Rapper wanted in Louisiana for unpaid child support

December of 2011 saw law enforcement in Louisiana round up and bring to justice many individuals for their failure to pay child support. Pairing local law enforcement with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, the combined effort saw the arrest of 126 parents, recent data from the DCFS revealed. These non-custodial parents owed… Continue reading Louisiana child support collection efforts peak in December

Delinquent fathers in the Lafayette, Louisiana area have reason to be nervous these days. Members of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office have ratcheted up efforts to bring to justice fathers that have chronically failed to live up to their child support obligations. They made some progress with their efforts, too. Physically knocking on doors and… Continue reading Police in Lafayette round up ‘deadbeat dads’

Child support payments are undoubtedly vital for single parents in Louisiana and across the United States. In some cases, this could be the only monetary support available to a child, used to pay for things that are essential to his or her well-being. These facts make recent stats provided by the United States Census Bureau… Continue reading Few custodial parents receive full child support payments

Making prompt and sufficient child support payments can prove to be a challenge for some noncustodial parents, especially if they are unemployed or underemployed. Many noncustodial parents who spend time in jail or prison are later released to a bad situation. Not only do they face a mounting debt of back child support, but they… Continue reading Program aims to help parents pay child support

A Baton Rouge, Louisiana man thought he hit a jackpot, but instead, the money was confiscated by the state and put toward a growing bill of unpaid child support he owed. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) seized $1,995.40 of the man’s $2,000 winnings at the Hollywood Casino. He was a non-custodial… Continue reading Louisiana officials snag casino winnings from delinquent

Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family Services rounded up parents who have skirted their financial duties and listed them on a website accompanied by how much money they owe. All parents listed have been ordered by court to make child support payments. The total is alarming – tipping the scales at $1.2 billion in payments… Continue reading Louisiana compiles public database of delinquent parents