What can be done if the non-paying parent is not working, or working under the table?
• A motion can be brought to force the non-paying parent to obtain employment so that his/her arrearage can be paid. If he/she fails to make good faith effort to obtain employment, he/she can be held in contempt. Asset searches can be performed to see if the non-paying parent has any real property, vehicles, bank accounts or retirement accounts. The asset search can be extended to the non-paying parent’s family members to seek assets they may be holding for him/her.
