What is the punishment for child non-support in Delaware?
Full Question:
My wife is pregnant but I don't think I'm ready to have kids now. So I told her that I don't wanna support this child financially or otherwise. What I wanna know is- what is the punishment for not providing child support in Delaware?
03/08/2017 |
Category: Minors ยป Support |
State: Delaware |
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Answer:
11 Del. C. § 1113 says:
“Criminal nonsupport and aggravated criminal nonsupport
A person is guilty of criminal nonsupport when that person knowingly fails, refuses or neglects to provide the minimal requirements of food, clothing or shelter for that person's minor child. Criminal nonsupport is a class B misdemeanor. . . .”
11 Del. C. § 4206 says:A person is guilty of criminal nonsupport when that person knowingly fails, refuses or neglects to provide the minimal requirements of food, clothing or shelter for that person's minor child. Criminal nonsupport is a class B misdemeanor. . . .”
“Sentence for misdemeanors
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(b) The sentence for a class B misdemeanor may include up to 6 months incarceration at Level V and such fine up to $ 1,150, restitution or other conditions as the court deems appropriate.”
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(b) The sentence for a class B misdemeanor may include up to 6 months incarceration at Level V and such fine up to $ 1,150, restitution or other conditions as the court deems appropriate.”
