Child Support Arrears Felony

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In South Carolina, failure to pay child support can lead to criminal charges if arrears reach $10,000 or more, classifying it as a felony. Being $4,000 behind is serious but not typically a felony, though it can result in wage garnishment, license suspension, or contempt of court charges. If child support payments are not reported to an employer, it may lead to increased arrears and legal actions. Employers in South Carolina are not required to provide breaks, but federal law mandates that breaks under 20 minutes must be paid. If an employer deducts more break time than taken, document discrepancies, communicate with HR, and consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor if unresolved.

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Greenwood South Carolina
In South Carolina, failure to pay child support can also lead to criminal charges. Generally, if the amount owed is $*,* or more, it can be considered a felony.
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What if they’re $*,* behind?
In North Carolina, being $*,* behind in child support payments is serious but typically would not be classified as a felony. It could still result in legal actions such as:
- Wage garnishment
- Suspension of driver's or professional licenses
- Contempt of court charges, which could lead to jail time
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Greenwood South Carolina
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In South Carolina, being $*,* behind in child support payments is serious but typically would not be classified as a felony. It could still result in legal actions such as:
- Wage garnishment
- Suspension of driver's or professional licenses
- Contempt of court charges, which could lead to jail time
Would you like more information on how to address this situation?
What if they don’t report to their employer that they pay child support?
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If they don’t report to their employer that they pay child support, it could lead to further complications such as:
- Increased arrears
- Legal actions for non-compliance
- Possible contempt of court charges
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If someone doesn't report to their employer that they pay child support, they may face:
- Increased arrears
- Legal actions for non-compliance
- Possible contempt of court charges
Would you like more information on addressing this issue, or the legal consequences specifically?
Can my employeer legally take * hour of break each day if I only take a * minute break?
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In North Carolina, employers are not required by law to provide meal or rest breaks for employees over the age of *. However, if breaks are provided, federal law requires that breaks less than * minutes must be paid. If your employer is deducting an hour for breaks when you only take * minutes, this may be an issue.
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Greenwood South Carolina
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In South Carolina, like in North Carolina, employers are not required by law to provide meal or rest breaks for employees over the age of *. However, federal law requires that breaks less than * minutes must be paid.
Would you like more information on how to address this issue with your employer?
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Here are some steps to address the issue with your employer:
- Document your breaks and any discrepancies in time deducted for breaks.
- Communicate with your employer or HR department about the discrepancy.
- If the issue persists, consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Would you like more specific information on any of these steps?
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Here are some steps to address the issue with your employer:
- Document your breaks and any discrepancies in time deducted for breaks.
- Communicate with your employer or HR department about the discrepancy.
- If the issue persists, consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Would you like more specific information on any of these steps?