Enforcement of Child Support Orders

Establishing a child support order does not guarantee that the noncustodial parent will pay support. The agency uses the following remedies to ensure payment of support:

• Income Withholding: The employer is required to deduct a specific amount from the noncustodial parent's paycheck each pay period.
• Billing Statements: Monthly billing statements are sent when the noncustodial parent is self-employed or not under income withholding.
• Court Action (Show Cause): When the noncustodial parent is not paying support as ordered, he/she is required to come in to court and explain the reason for nonpayment.
• Liens: can be attached to real property owned by the noncustodial parent.
• Credit Bureau Reporting
• License Revocation
• Tax Intercept