Tywyn Man Ordered to Pay Overdue Child Support or Face Jail
Andrew McMullen, a 42-year-old resident of 27 Ffordd Alban in Tywyn, appeared before Aberystwyth magistrates on 30 October due to unpaid child support amounting to £4,474.78.
Court Proceedings and Verdict
McMullen faced a committal complaint for refusing to pay the child support owed. The magistrates concluded his non-payment was a “wilful refusal” and decided that “no other method of enforcement is appropriate.”
The court noted McMullen showed “culpable neglect” and “chose to bury his head in the sand.”
Penalty and Payment Terms
- McMullen was ordered to pay the full amount of £4,474.78 or serve 42 days in jail.
- The sentence was suspended for two years on condition that he pays £200 per month.
The case highlights the court’s firm stance on addressing persistent child support arrears.
Author’s Summary
The court gave McMullen a chance to avoid jail by committing to monthly payments of overdue child support totaling over £4,000 within two years.
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