HILL, Justice.
This appeal raises the issue of whether a father who wilfully refuses to pay child support required by a divorce decree may be found guilty of criminal contempt of court and unconditionally imprisoned for 20 days pursuant to Code § 24-2615 (5).
The trial court found that the defendant father was able to pay the alimony and child support awarded in the
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