Paying child support is a fundamental legal and moral obligation. Yet, for decades, certain individuals have gone to extraordinary lengths to shirk this duty. This site is a public record of that shame. We document the tactics—from the brazenly illegal to the legally dubious—used by the wealthy, the powerful, and the pathetic to avoid supporting their own children. This is not a guide to follow; it is a warning to heed and a resource to fight back.
The Deadbeat's Playbook: Classic Evasion Tactics
The methods may evolve, but the deceitful mindset remains constant. Here are the most common strategies we've documented.
The "Hide the Money" Manuever
The Tactic: Stashing assets in offshore accounts, shell companies, or under the name of a friend or family member to appear impoverished on paper.
The Proof: Court records from divorce proceedings revealing hidden transfers; investigations by forensic accountants; leaks like the Panama Papers.
The "Cash-Only" Deception
The Tactic: Working in cash-based businesses or insisting on under-the-table payments to leave no official record of income that can be garnished.
The Proof: Testimony from former business associates; lifestyle audits showing spending that far exceeds reported income.
The "Voluntary Underemployer"
The Tactic: Quitting a high-paying job or deliberately reducing work hours to artificially lower income before a support hearing.
The Proof: Employment history showing a sudden drop in income coinciding with court dates; evidence of being overqualified for a new, low-wage job.
