The Director of the Family Responsibility Office brought a default hearing against the payor for accumulated spousal support arrears of $84,721.98.
The payor claimed an inability to pay due to mental health issues and financial hardship, but failed to provide independent medical evidence or current financial disclosure.
The court found the payor did not establish a valid reason for non-payment and failed to rebut the statutory presumption of ability to pay.
A default order was issued requiring ongoing support payments plus $1,000 monthly toward arrears, with a committal term of 3 days imprisonment for each breach.
