The sanctions would apparently be less severe than those for non-payment of child support. His ex-wife is currently serving a 1 to 15 year sentence in the Utah State Prison for murdering their only son. Her guilty plea to murder would normally carry a mandatory 5 years to life sentence. A bill introduced in the Ohio legislature would require the suspension of certain professional and occupational licenses of individuals found by a court to be in default of a child support order. Default is defined as failure to pay an amount greater than or equal to the equivalent of one month's support.
Joint custody can make it possible for mothers to work.
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