When a parent refuses to pay child support, the burden often falls unfairly on the custodial parent. But child support is not optional — it is a legally enforceable obligation. This course provides a step-by-step roadmap for enforcing child support orders: documenting missed payments, working with child support enforcement agencies, seeking wage garnishment, using contempt proceedings, and pursuing other legal remedies. By the end, students will know how to hold non-paying parents accountable while protecting their child’s well-being.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand how child support orders are created and enforced.
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Recognize their rights when support payments are missed.
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Document and track arrears effectively.
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Work with state child support enforcement agencies.
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Use enforcement tools such as wage garnishment, liens, and tax refund intercepts.
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Pursue contempt proceedings against non-paying parents.
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Protect their child financially during gaps in payment.
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Anticipate defenses and tactics used by non-paying parents.
