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Child Support Enforcement<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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A child support order is a court order. If a paying parent (obligor) stops paying child support, federal law allows the court to enforce the order using various methods. Enforcement methods include tax refund interception, driver’s license suspension, property seizure, and more.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Non-payment of child support is serious legal matter. Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984<\/a>, district attorneys (D.A.s) or state’s attorneys must help a parent collect child support.<\/p>\n

State laws<\/a> provide options and resources for parents who need to enforce child support orders and collect past-due child support. Methods of enforcement include:<\/p>\n