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Wednesday’s Video: Deadbeat Dad Jailed for 4.5 Years for to Pay Nearly $250K in Child Support

Written by Russell Alexander ria@russellalexander.com / (905) 655-6335

Wednesday’s Video: Deadbeat Dad Jailed for 4.5 Years for to Pay Nearly $250K in Child Support

In a recent controversial Nova Scotia decision, a father who failed to abide by a court order requiring him to pay nearly $247,000 in unpaid child support was sentenced to 4.5 years’ incarceration for contempt of court. Russell Alexander and three of the experienced family lawyers on his team, Margie Primero-Pimentel, Brittany Whalen, and Rick Peticca share their analysis of the case, respond to the decision, and question the legislation.

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Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.