People who run for elected office are often deemed as community leaders who have lived exemplary lives and who deserve to have the opportunity to hold these offices.  While in many cases this is accurate, there are situations where candidates are vetted and found to have serious problems that have led to harm to others.  Unfortunately, many of these vetting processes occur after it’s too late and those in question already hold office.

The state of Illinois is attempting to deal with one of those potential problems before it ever occurs again, and this problem deals with the failure to pay child support.  A bill has been introduced in the state legislature that would disallow anyone who owes at least $10,000 in back child support from appearing on a ballot for elected office.  The bill has several steps to take before it becomes law, and if it does pass it would not take effect until after the 2012 elections are held.

While this law may be seen by many as a good idea, it will also likely lead to a negative reaction by many who feel that it will infringe on the rights of any citizen to run for office.  There is no telling what can occur when politics and issues like child support mix, but what is known is that the failure to pay child support remains an enormous problem in society.

San Diego Child Support Attorneys

If you are having problems either with your ability to pay child support or with your ability to collect what you’re owed, you need to take proactive steps that will allow you to clarify this problem before it becomes much worse.  Failing to pay child support can lead to serious legal problems and the failure to collect it can lead to much in the way of suffering for those who need these funds.

Therefore, if you find yourself in this difficult situation, seek the help of San Diego child support attorneys who have been helping clients with these problems for many years.  Contact the law office of James D. Scott today to schedule an initial consultation.