Darius McCrary found himself in legal trouble once again due to failure to pay child support. The “Family Matters” star, who is a father to two daughters and one son, was arrested on November 27 on a felony count of failure to pay child support.
Key Takeaway
Darius McCrary, known for his role in “Family Matters,” has been arrested for the second time due to failure to pay child support. This arrest comes following previous incidents and amid ongoing legal battles with his ex-wife.
Arrears and Legal Proceedings
Court documents revealed that McCrary had an outstanding arrearage of $52,788.04 as of March 12, 2019. Despite pleading not guilty at his arraignment, the judge set his bond conditions at $13,197.01 and ordered him to be monitored by a GPS device. As of now, online records indicate that he remains behind bars.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first time the actor has faced such accusations. He was previously arrested in 2015 on a similar charge, eventually paying around $5,500 in back support. In 2017, McCrary claimed financial struggles, stating that he had only made $500 the previous year, rendering him unable to meet his child support obligations to his then-estranged wife, Tammy Brawner.
Divorce and Support Obligations
McCrary’s divorce from Tammy Brawner was finalized in 2019 after a contentious 2-year battle. As part of the settlement, he was obligated to pay $1,366 per month in child support, which he is now accused of failing to fulfill.
