Burleigh Cty. Social Service Bd. v. Rath

Summary

The North Dakota Supreme Court affirmed the district court's order finding Mark Rath in civil contempt for unpaid child support, holding that he was not entitled to appointed counsel, that the court did not abuse its discretion in denying a continuance, that child support continues to accrue despite temporary custody by a state agency, that the doctrine of laches does not bar enforcement of arrearages, and that the State and obligee have standing to collect arrearages, with the Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act not applying.