I have received court pepper saying that I'm being violated for non payment of child support. It is going to he my first time

Q:  Appearing on this violation. It says if the court thinks I willfluy did not pay they can lock me up for up to 6 months. What happens? Will I be autmaticly sent to jail that day? I owe a total of 1000 I am not working and am currently 7 months pregnant I have gotten 500 from my partner if I pay that to them on the court date will they still lock me up


A:  David's Answer:   First, you should keep a job search diary of all your efforts to find work. The Court will usually expect 30-40 efforts each week. Second, you should obtain documentation proving you lost your last job through no fault of your own. Finally, I'd advise to file a downward modification petition. If you do all these things & pay the $500 I think it's very unlikely you will be locked up. You should speak further with a Child Support lawyer in your area.  -- David Bliven, Westchester Child Support attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)