Man Over pays Child Support, And visits his son too much, Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail

[Major Nikon]

250. That's pretty much how all law civil law works

...and to some extent criminal law. Some that are in the business of family law see the need for reform, but most simply want to maintain the status quo because they know there's plenty of money in maintaining the status quo. You are exactly correct. For a man when children are involved and the woman wants to use the legal system for revenge, your choices are either to pay the lawyers or almost never see your kids again. The sad part is contested judgements are pretty much all predetermined based on earnings and asset formulas and any family lawyer worth their salt can tell you exactly what's going to happen, yet still it can drag through the system until you inevitably run out of money. The idea that the attorneys are just innocent bystanders that have to suffer through all the whining is a complete joke. Some have integrity and are honest with their clients. Some are perfectly content to bleed you dry and will never lose a nights sleep over it.