Yes, according to a controversial decision given by Rishon LeZion Family Court in June 2006. In this case the court held that the father could afford to pay the child maintenance but refused to do so for other motives. Accordingly, orders to imprison him for non-payment of child maintenance could be enforced during times set for visitation . Each case should be decided on its merits, the court held.

Editor’s Remarks:

While it is in the minor’s good to receive maintenance to provide for him, it is certainly against his interests to witness his father being arrested,during visitation.