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The State Department will begin revoking passports for Americans with more than $2,500 in delinquent child support, targeting significant debt and barring future travel until debts are paid. The measure relies on a rarely used 1996 federal law and expands penalties beyond renewal, with officials saying it reinforces legal and moral obligations to children and prompts debtors to arrange payment with state agencies.
Starting Friday, the State Department will revoke the passports of thousands of parents who owe unpaid child support, beginning with those owing $100,000+ (about 2,700 people) and expanding to those with more than $2,500 in arrears under a 1996 law; the aim is to spur payment, with affected individuals able to reapply for a passport once debts are settled, and travelers abroad able to obtain emergency travel documents via U.S. embassies/consulates if needed.
AP reports that the U.S. government plans to revoke or deny passports for parents who are behind on child support, expanding enforcement tools to collect unpaid obligations.
Whitney Purvis, a star from '16 and Pregnant,' avoided arrest by paying over $23,000 in back child support for her children, after court orders threatened jail time, though she remains obligated to continue monthly payments. She has faced legal issues including a previous arrest related to drug charges and the death of her teenage son.
Bam Margera has agreed to pay $2,500 monthly in child support to his estranged wife Nikki Boyd for their son Phoenix, starting January 1. The couple's separation has been contentious, with disputes over the legitimacy of their marriage and Bam's past substance issues. Bam claims sobriety and credits his new wife for his change. Nikki initially sought $15,000 per month but settled for a lower amount.
Kevin Federline discusses his divorce from Britney Spears, revealing details about their financial settlement, child support, and their relationship in his upcoming memoir, while Britney responds publicly to his claims, emphasizing her focus on her children and privacy.
Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith have called off their custody battle and are negotiating a custody agreement privately, while their divorce remains finalized; they previously agreed on a 50-50 custody split and child support payments.
Darius McCrary, known for 'Family Matters,' was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego on a fugitive warrant from Michigan related to unpaid child support, and is being held without bail with a court appearance scheduled.
Darius McCrary, known for playing Eddie Winslow on 'Family Matters,' was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border on an out-of-state felony warrant related to missed child support payments and a court appearance in Michigan. He is currently held without bail in San Diego, awaiting a court date.
Antonio Brown appears to have left the United States amid a pending warrant for his arrest on attempted murder charges, raising questions about whether he will face justice as he claims to be out of the country and dismisses child support obligations.
Ashley St. Clair claims Elon Musk fathered a child with a Japanese pop star and offered his sperm to anyone, alleging he made these statements to her and sought to keep his paternity secret, while Musk reportedly fathered 14 children and is involved in ongoing custody disputes.
"Real Housewives of Miami" star Lisa Hochstein has finalized her divorce from ex-husband Lenny Hochstein after a two-year legal battle. The settlement includes Lenny paying $15,000 monthly in child support for their two children, with adjustments as they age, and spousal support as per their prenuptial agreement. Lenny, who initiated the divorce in 2022, has since ended a relationship with model Katharina Mazepa, while Lisa is now dating tech entrepreneur Jody Glidden.
Britney Spears will stop making child support payments to her ex-husband Kevin Federline after 17 years, as their youngest son, Jayden, has turned 18 and is set to graduate high school in November. Spears and Federline, who divorced in 2007, share two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. The end of payments coincides with a recent reconciliation between Spears and her sons, following years of estrangement. Jayden has been spending more time with Spears, despite Federline being unaware of this renewed connection.
Britney Spears has reunited with her 18-year-old son Jayden after years of estrangement, following his move to Hawaii with his father, Kevin Federline, and brother, Sean Preston. The reunion reportedly took place in California, where Britney resides. Despite Jayden turning 18, Britney may still need to pay child support until he graduates high school. The pop star has been working on mending her relationship with her sons, with help from her brother, Bryan Spears. Britney recently shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to her sons on Instagram.
A Kentucky man, Jesse Kipf, pleaded guilty to faking his own death to evade over $100,000 in child support payments to his ex-wife. He accessed Hawaii’s death registry system, posed as a doctor, and created a fake death certificate for himself. Kipf also infiltrated other states’ death registry systems and attempted to sell access to networks he hacked. He now owes $116,000 to his ex-wife and faces up to seven years in prison and $500,000 in fines.