In a significant move aimed at cracking down on deadbeat parents, the US State Department has announced plans to revoke the passports of individuals who owe significant amounts of child support. The new policy, set to take effect in the coming months, is part of a broader effort to enforce child support payments and ensure that parents who fail to meet their financial obligations do not flee the country to avoid paying up. According to estimates, there are over 100,000 parents who owe a combined total of over $4 billion in back child support. By revoking their passports, the government hopes to prevent these individuals from escaping their financial responsibilities and making it easier for the courts to track them down.
State Department Will Revoke Passports of Parents Who Owe Child Support nytimes.com
