What is Nonsupport?
The failure of a spouse or parent to fully comply with a Support Order; this has become a criminal misdemeanor in many states and the knowing violator can be incarcerated at least for a period of several months. In other jurisdictions, the same outcome may be achieved through a civil contempt proceeding.
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