Have you ever dealt with a friend who refused to pay child support?

Have you ever dealt with a friend who refused to pay child support?
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Take it to court. Honestly, it’s the only way to keep things cut and dry. Have child support, visitation, and custody court ordered and just go from there. I wish that I could say that it keeps things simple, but that would be a lie. However, it gives you some leverage, which comes in handy.
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