A study of reasons for non-payment of child support by non-custodial parents

A study of reasons for non-payment of child support by non-custodial parents

Factors associated with nonpayment of child support by noncustodial fathers were examined through interview of 150 fathers summoned to appear in an IL court for child support nonpayment. Nearly 40% reported having insufficient money to pay child support. Nearly 25% did not pay support because of lac...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of sociology and social welfare 1995-12, Vol.22 (4), p.115-131
1. Verfasser: DUBEY, S. N
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Alimony
Child Support
Fathers
Illinois
Payments
Social problems and social policy. Social work
Sociology
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Zusammenfassung:Factors associated with nonpayment of child support by noncustodial fathers were examined through interview of 150 fathers summoned to appear in an IL court for child support nonpayment. Nearly 40% reported having insufficient money to pay child support. Nearly 25% did not pay support because of lack of visitation rights, & 14% reported not having control over how the money was spent as the primary reasons for nonpayment. Policy implications are discussed. 4 Tables, 17 References. D. Generoli
ISSN:0191-5096
1949-7652
0191-5096
DOI:10.15453/0191-5096.2288