Who's Eligible For Child Support Enforcement?
Anyone who has a child support and/or medical support order, or wants to establish one, can apply for child support enforcement services by completing an application form.
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How Can You Apply?
Applicants for public assistance will automatically be referred for child support services. Those not receiving public assistance can contact their county attorney to schedule an appointment.
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What Is Child Support?
Child support is an ordered monetary amount to be paid by a noncustodial parent for the financial welfare of his/her children. Usually, the parent who pays child support is ordered to pay it once …
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Intercepting Tax Refunds When a Parent Fails to Pay Child Support
It seems only fair that if a parent is entitled to a tax refund, and he or she owes back child support, then back child support ought to be paid off first. For that reason, federal law provides that if a parent owes back child support, then a state child support office can intercept that parent’s tax refund for you and apply it to the back child support. Even if the child for …
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What can I do if my ex won't let me see our child?
There may be nothing more frustrating then trying to see your child, only to have your ex-spouse prevent you from doing so. Due to the anger and hurt that accompanies the break up of any relationship, it is not uncommon for one or both parents to withhold visitation as a means of getting back at the other parent for something that he or she has done in the past. Not only does this …
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