According to Dina Lohan, her ex-husband, Michael Lohan, is a deadbeat dad.
"It's almost been a year without child support," Dina Lohan said after a closed door meeting with her ex-husband in Nassau County Family Court on Tuesday.
The parents of troubled starlet Lindsey Lohan have been squabbling over court-ordered child support payments. It's unclear how much Michael Lohan owes, but TMZ.com reported it was more than $15,000.
"I just want him to do the right thing. I just want him to take care of his kids," Dina Lohan said after the meeting. "This isn't about us. It's about his children."
"No one wants a war," she said. "I don't want to be here more than anyone else in this building. It's a very sad place."
Michael Lohan, 49, is due back in court on March 24. His lawyer, John Pedranghelu, said Lindsay's infamous dad plans to pay up. "He's promised to do so," he said. "We've heard that before. Hopefully he'll be true to his word and the parties can go forward. Nobody wants to be here but he has a duty and obligation to support his children and that's why we're here."
As I discussed in a prior post, it is not a good idea to let your child support obligation spiral out of control as there are severe consequences for one's failure to pay. Child support arrears will continue to accumulate and once said child support debt accumulates, what is owed is owed.
Consult an experienced and reputable Orange County family law attorney for further information on child support or modifying a child support order.
Source: NYDailyNews.com: Dina Lohan: Deadbeat dad Michael Lohan hasn't paid child support in nearly a year
