Child Support Enforcement
- Enforcement of Child Support FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions having to do with the enforcement of child support orders; including the enforcement of support when the non-custodial parents moves out-of-state and getting back payments.
- Wage Garnishment FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions pertaining to wage garnishment, the process of taking someone’s wages without their consent with a court order, a common method of enforcing child support payments.
- Child Support Enforcement Agencies
Links to child support programs and enforcement agencies, including the National Child Support Enforcement Association; the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement; and other relevant organizations.
- Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
Information and helpful resources from the Office of Child Support Enforcement (part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), including links to state and tribal resources and contacts.
- Handbook on Child Support Enforcement
Comprehensive guide to the enforcement of child support orders; including information about establishing paternity; working across borders to enforce support orders; and more (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services).
- Unpaid Child Support and Getting a U.S. Passport
Information about passport eligibility for those with unpaid child support obligations, including how to restore eligibility after paying down a past due balance (U.S. Department of State).