Child Support Penalty Clarification

Summary

Failure to pay child support in Oklahoma can be a felony with up to 5 years in prison. Each instance of non-payment may be treated separately, potentially leading to multiple charges. Consult a local attorney for specific legal advice.

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Non custodial parent did not pay any child support for 18yrs for * children. Prison term is 5yrs. Is that outer case or each child in oklahoma
It sounds like you're dealing with a serious situation regarding unpaid child support. In Oklahoma, failure to pay child support can be treated as a felony, and the prison term can be up to 5 years. This can depend on whether the court treats each instance of unpaid support as a separate offense or as one combined case.
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