 In 2000, his passport was suspended due to the amount of arrears, thus making him unable to perform in Europe and receive that income.By 2004 he still had some arrears, which were used to constantly threaten his freedom; he would literally be called to Family Court every three months with a demand to pay $2,000 over and above the regular payments, or be threatened with jail.By 2005 he desperately needed the promised cash.