Criminal Non-Support

In Missouri failure to support one’s child can subject you to jail time and a criminal record. In general failure to support a child for six months or less is a misdomeanor, failure to support a child for more than six months is a felony for which penetentiary time will be served.

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Let's face it, you knew you had a child, and you knew the child had needs. You knew that you had done nothing to guarantee those needs were met. Did you think you could just walk away?You usually learn about a criminal non-support case being filed against you when you are arrested.

These situations require serious one on one discussion, as your freedom is at stake. I can probably help but you need to call.