OK, thanks. Situation is currently stable (if inexcusable), so looking to do the research on what is even possible...what principles exist in the law...before starting a conflict. Current lawyer's advice (from the divorce) was to lay low, force non-custodial parent to take the matter to court...
Everyone maintains a congenial relationship. Participating fully in ensuring that what visits can happen do happen, etc. All these efforts are so the child won't have to go without. Obviously a child that went from being supported by two parents suddenly down to one parent is already going...
FYI to all the deadbeat is the mother. Doesn't seem to matter legally, but it's the Dad in this case who has assumed all child care and financial responsibilities.
There is currently no child support order. Previous arrangement as detailed in divorce agreement was 50-50 time spent while both...