Question

III. PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS: O. Support (Family Code, arts. 194-208)

Q: Linda and Mark are married with three children. They have been experiencing financial difficulties lately, and Linda is struggling to provide for their family. Mark, on the other hand, has a stable job and earns a substantial income. Despite Linda's repeated requests for financial assistance, Mark has been neglecting his obligation to support their children.

Assuming that Linda decides to take legal action to compel Mark to fulfill his support obligations, answer the following questions:

1. What legal remedy can Linda avail of to enforce Mark's obligation to provide support for their children? Explain the nature and purpose of this remedy.
2. What factors will the court consider in determining the amount of support that Mark should provide for their children?
3. What are the consequences if Mark willfully and persistently fails to comply with the support order issued by the court?