Woman Jailed after Not Paying Child Support

A woman in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area has been jailed as a result of not paying child support. Ann Smith reportedly owes $4,439.31 in support. Now, District Judge Mike Norman has reportedly sentenced her to 180 days in county jail for failure to pay child support. In this matter, six other parents had bench warrants issued for their arrests as they did not appear in court for their failure to pay child support.       

Dealing with child support issues is very common as they are complicated situations. These cases need to be handled carefully because there are many details in proceeding forward. You need to be aware of how your case will work and what actions you need to take to defend yourself. You do have rights that should be protected and options in doing so. With the help of a family law attorney, you can resolve this matter in a timely manner and with the best possible outcome. Family matters are incredibly sensitive, but a lawyer will be able to settle this matter in the right way. An attorney will be able to fight to protect your rights while keeping your best interest in mind at all times. Please contact a family law lawyer to protect your rights during this process and ensure that you are able to move forward with your life in the way that you want now.