A default hearing under the Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Act concerning accumulated child support arrears of $85,382.
The respondent payor claimed inability to pay due to physical and mental health limitations and a significant decline in business income.
The court found the payor failed to establish valid reasons for non-payment, noting he had substantial equity in two properties totaling approximately $700,000 and had not made meaningful efforts to refinance or sell them.
The court ordered payment of all arrears and accrued support payments by February 27, 2026, with a committal term of 140 days for non-compliance, and ongoing monthly support payments of $7,151 with a three-day incarceration term per missed payment.
