When will I receive my
child support check?Once the court or child support enforcement
issues an order for support, it takes about four to six weeks for an
employer to incorporate the order into their payroll cycle. The court
encourages the absent parent to send in payments on his/her own during
this period of time. Once the wage withholding is effective the employer
must mail the payment in within 7 days of deducting from the employee’s
pay check.
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What were the
results of the last court hearing ?
We can obtain this information for you once the computer has been
updated with the results, however if the court date was recent you must
call back in a week to find out the results.
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How
do I go about getting an increase/decrease in my child support?
To ask for an administrative review send your request in writing to
your child support technician. If a change has occurred in his/her
circumstances either party has a right to ask for an administrative
modification hearing. CSEA administrative guidelines define a big change
in circumstances as a 30% reduction/or increase in income for more than
six months. However, either parent may file a motion directly with the
court regardless of child support enforcement administrative guidelines.
The court can recalculate the amount of support the other parent is
required to pay.
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When does child
support end?
In most cases, child support ends when your child reaches the age 18
and is no longer a full-time student at an accredited high school, but
not to exceed the age of 19. This rule applies to all cases in
Juvenile
Court, and only applies on cases filed after January 1, 1998, in the
Court of
Domestic Relations.
Some exceptions follow:
Child support can continue:
- For a disabled child who is still dependent, regardless of age.
- Because you still owe an arrearage (delinquent support).
Child support can stop if:
- Your child marries before age 18
- Your child joins the armed forces
- Your child becomes self supporting before age 18
- Your child comes to live with you and you obtain legal custody
- You or your child dies
- Someone else adopts your child
- Child support may stop through actions taken by a court on your
case.
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Can taxes be
intercepted to pay child support arrearages?
Yes, under tax offset, if your account is more than $500 in arrears
and three months worth of support behind, and if the child is under 18
in the submittal year the case may be referred for tax offset. If child
support enforcement has identified your case for tax offset the absent
parent will receive a notification letter in October or early November.
If money is due to the State for past public assistance the tax
intercept will go to the State. If the absent parent should pay off the
arrearage at any time after receiving the notification he/she is to
contact child support enforcement in this regard. Due to the complexity
of the Tax Intercept Program we may not be able to delete the case from
the list.
Even though you may be paying an additional amount towards the
arrearage this does not exempt you from tax offset program.
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There is a
mistake in my account what can I do?
Request a payment history of your child support account. We encourage
you to request a history every one or two years. It provides a record of
your payments and should indicate any problems. To ask for a payment
history you may
call your child support technician. If you find a mistake after
comparing the payment history to your records, supply the proof of
payment to your child support technician to have your account adjusted
to reflect the correct amount.
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What can I do
if I do not agree with the outcome of a court hearing?
You have 14 days to file an objection to a court hearing. You must
file objections at the Clerk of Courts Office to have the matter heard
again by a different party.
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What can I do
to obtain court ordered medical coverage for my child?
Child Support will direct an employer to add children to the
responsible party's insurance when the following conditions are met:
- Child Support confirms that there is a court order to provide
health insurance for the minor children.
- Child Support has confirmed the responsible party is employed at
this place of business.
- Employer verifies that insurance is available and at group rates.
- Employer does not already cover the children.
If an employer refuses to cooperate--or the responsible party
switches jobs so often that he/she is not paying required child support
and not providing medical insurance as ordered--then Child Support has
no alternative but to file contempt charges in court.
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How do I
change my address?
You must submit your change of address in writing to child support
enforcement with your signature and case number or social security
number for identification. If you have a public assistance case you must
inform your caseworker of the change also.
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How do I file
for custody or visitation?
You must file your own motion with the Clerk of Courts because child
support enforcement does not have the authority to make legal
determinations.
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