Frequently Asked Questions About Spousal Support

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About Spousal Support Payments:

• What happens if I miss some spousal or partner support payments?
  

• Why is the amount that I am supposed to pay higher than the monthly spousal or partner support amount that I owe?
  

• What can I do to avoid paying interest charges?
  

• What can I do if my driver’s license has been suspended?
  

• Can they put me in jail for not paying spousal or partner support?

• What should I do about my support order if I am in jail?
  

• I was served with support papers a long time ago, but I ignored them because I was in prison. Now that I am out, I owe a lot of money. What can I do?

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