How to Find Local Child Support Resources in Your State
Access your local Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). This list includes both federal and local resources for each U.S. state and territory.
Penalizing Parents Who Don't Pay Child Support
What are the consequences for parents who don't pay child support? And what can do you when child support payments stop coming? Includes links to child support resources in your area.
What are the consequences for parents who don't pay child support? And what can do you when child support payments stop coming? Includes links to child support resources in your area.
Finding Local Child Support Resources in Your State
Under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, the U.S. government established the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). However, the title of each state's OSCE office varies. Find out how to access both federal and local child custody resources in your state.
Under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, the U.S. government established the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). However, the title of each state's OSCE office varies. Find out how to access both federal and local child custody resources in your state.
How Much Income Can the Government Withhold to Pay Child Support?
How much income can the government withhold to pay child support? Find out what federal limits apply when withholding income to pay for child support.
How much income can the government withhold to pay child support? Find out what federal limits apply when withholding income to pay for child support.
The Child Support Protection Act of 2007
Funding for state-run child support enforcement offices was cut by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. Find out how you can help restore child support funding by supporting the Child Support Protection Act of 2007.
Funding for state-run child support enforcement offices was cut by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. Find out how you can help restore child support funding by supporting the Child Support Protection Act of 2007.
Child Support Calculators
Use an accurate child support calculator to determine the correct amount of child support that is owed. Includes links to each state's own online child support calculator where appropriate.
Use an accurate child support calculator to determine the correct amount of child support that is owed. Includes links to each state's own online child support calculator where appropriate.
Before You Use a Private Child Support Collection Agency
There are several independent child support collection agencies out there that claim to help parents collect unpaid child support. However, in most cases, they can't really do any more for you than your local Office of Child Support Enforcement. Find out what questions you should ask before you use an independent child support collection service.
There are several independent child support collection agencies out there that claim to help parents collect unpaid child support. However, in most cases, they can't really do any more for you than your local Office of Child Support Enforcement. Find out what questions you should ask before you use an independent child support collection service.
Federal Child Support Enforcement
Explanation of federal child support enforcement programs available to single parents. Includes links to each state's Office of Child Support Enforcement.
Explanation of federal child support enforcement programs available to single parents. Includes links to each state's Office of Child Support Enforcement.
Understand How Child Support is Collected
Do you wish you understood more about the process of child support collection? Take advantage of these free training applications available through the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement. Each application was designed to train child support enforcement staff, but also includes valuable information for parents who wis…
Do you wish you understood more about the process of child support collection? Take advantage of these free training applications available through the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement. Each application was designed to train child support enforcement staff, but also includes valuable information for parents who wis…
Child Support Horror Stories
Child support horror stories are, unfortunately, all too common. Share your experiences, and any tips you have about breaking through the red tape, with our readers in this "Readers Respond" feature.
Child support horror stories are, unfortunately, all too common. Share your experiences, and any tips you have about breaking through the red tape, with our readers in this "Readers Respond" feature.
"Most Wanted" Deadbeat Parents
Most wanted deadbeat parents: Many counties are now making them, and the details of how much each individual owes, available online. Find out which states are currently making this information about deadbeat parents available.
Most wanted deadbeat parents: Many counties are now making them, and the details of how much each individual owes, available online. Find out which states are currently making this information about deadbeat parents available.
What Documents Should I Bring When I Apply for Child Support?
When you apply for child support, make sure that you have all of the required documents readily available. Find out what to bring with you when you apply for child support at your local Office of Child Support Enforcement.
When you apply for child support, make sure that you have all of the required documents readily available. Find out what to bring with you when you apply for child support at your local Office of Child Support Enforcement.
Q&A on How to File for Child Support
File for child support because it's your child's right to be supported financially by both parents. Learn what's involved and how to begin receiving child support payments on behalf of your children.
File for child support because it's your child's right to be supported financially by both parents. Learn what's involved and how to begin receiving child support payments on behalf of your children.
Types of Child Support Cases
Are you confused about the different types of child support and why some families pay directly to the custodial parent, while others pay into the state system? Learn about the four types of child support cases and which ones are maintained by the state.
Are you confused about the different types of child support and why some families pay directly to the custodial parent, while others pay into the state system? Learn about the four types of child support cases and which ones are maintained by the state.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 and its Impact on Single Parents
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 includes sections that directly impact single parents. Find out what changes you can expect and what you can do to voice your opinion.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 includes sections that directly impact single parents. Find out what changes you can expect and what you can do to voice your opinion.