Can I stop paying child support if the custodial parent is not following the court order?

No, you cannot stop paying child support if the custodial parent is not following the court order in California. Child support is the legal responsibility of each parent to provide financial support for their child. In California, it is the law that both parents have a responsibility to financially support their child until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later. Even if the custodial parent is not following the court order, this does not absolve the non-custodial parent of their responsibility to pay child support. Non-custodial parents should seek advice from an attorney if they wish to explore the option of modifying their court order due to the custodial parent’s non-compliance. If the non-custodial parent refuses to pay child support despite a court order, they may be reported to the state or federal child support agency. This may result in the garnishment of wages, bank accounts, tax refunds and other sources of income. The non-custodial parent may also face criminal penalties for failing to pay child support. Parents should be aware that child support payments are for the benefit of their child. Even if the custodial parent is not following the court order, it is important that the non-custodial parent fulfill their financial obligation to their child.

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