More parents are refusing to pay child support
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Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on GoogleEx husbands and wives are increasingly refusing to pay child support, LBIO, the government organisation brought in to mediate in alimony disputes said on Monday.
Last year, the organisation received 9,900 reports of non-payment, up 23% on 2008. The economic crisis is probably behind the rise, the LBIO said.
In addition, resistance to paying child support is increasing, partly because the rules are so complicated, the organisation says.
Parents and ex-partners are liable for paying towards a child’s upkeep until they reach 21.
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