Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Criminal Code (Ch. 939–951)
Wis. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 948.22: Failure to support
What this law says, in plain English
Intentional failure to pay court-ordered or legally required spousal, child, or grandchild support for 120+ consecutive days is a Class I felony; failure for less than 120 days is a Class A misdemeanor.
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