WHAT A HEEL: Judge Forbids Deadbeat Dad To Spend A Dime On Himself
Citing Thomas M.’s "egregious" violation of court orders, Clinton County (NY) Family Court Judge Timothy J. Lawliss put the deadbeat dad on a strict budget and ordered him not to purchase, lease or rent any “unnecessary” item until the $14,112 he owes in back child support is paid up – and he is required to stay current on $102 in weekly payments, The Legal Intelligencer reports:
The unusual order does not require Thomas M. to sell any items or property he now owns or to breach any contracts or rental agreements to which he is legally obligated. But he must terminate any contracts, leases or rentals if he can do so legally.
Moreover, the judge ruled that Thomas M. cannot acquire any new clothing, furniture, appliances, motor vehicles or household materials for renovations - except emergency repairs - without the prior written permission of the county Probation Department.
Amongst the little luxuries verboten to Thomas M: alcohol; tobacco; firearms; dining out; TV (and cable/satellite service); cell phone; computer (and Internet service); tickets to movies, shows and sporting events; airfare or train fare (and lodging); gym membership (and exercise equipment or sporting goods); and hunting/fishing licenses (and related equipment); and periodicals.
Well, at least he can still make himself a cup o’ joe. Black.
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