Child Support Enforcement
There are legal steps you can take if a parent who is obligated to pay child support under the terms of a court or government agency order stops making payments. The following resources cover the enforcement of child support orders, how to get your spouse to make court-ordered payments, wage garnishment and other topics pertaining to unpaid child support.
- Guide to Getting Child Support [pdf]
Basics on obtaining child support, support amounts, what it covers and modifying child support amounts
- Unpaid Child Support
Overview of nationwide trends, enforcement efforts and other matters related to unpaid child support (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Enforcement of Child Support Orders
Different ways child support orders are enforced, including wage deduction orders and tax intercepts (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Enforcement of Child Support FAQ
Answers to common questions pertaining to the enforcement of child support orders
- Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
How federal law helps enforce child support orders when a parents moves to another state (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Assistance in Enforcing Child Support Orders
How state attorneys, collection agencies and others can help assist the enforcement of a child support order (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Wage Garnishment FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions pertaining to wage garnishment, a common method of enforcing child support payments
- Child Support Enforcement Agencies
Links to child support programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (National Child Support Enforcement Association)
- Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
Information and resources about federal enforcement of child support orders (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
- Handbook on Child Support Enforcement
Comprehensive guide to the enforcement of child support orders (PDF, U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
- Unpaid Child Support & Getting a U.S. Passport
Information about passport eligibility for those with unpaid child support obligations (U.S. Dept. of State)