Depending on where the child lives and what the court orders, child support payments are usually made until the age of 21.The payments are usually made according to an order of a court.Depending on the agreement or court order, payments can vary.Monitoring state child support agencies enforce and oversee all payments for the child because of state and federal laws.Most states allow either the custodial parent or non-custodial parent to monitor the record of payments.
Step 1: For your child's area of residence, find out what governmental agency provides enforcement.
Every state, county, or other jurisdiction has an enforcement division for people who pay child support.Every state's child support agencies are tracked by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.You can find the local agency in your state at the website.In California, the child support agency is called the California Department of Child Support Services.The agency in Nevada is called the State of Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
Step 2: Talk to the court that made the child support orders.
You may be able to get the name of the child support agency from the court or district attorney's office.
Step 3: If you live in a different state than the child, locate the agency for that state.
If the non-custodial parent lives in a different state from the child, the agencies of the two states will communicate.If the non-custodial parent is neglecting or refusing to pay, this is particularly true.
Step 4: You can create a user identification account on the child support website for your child.
You can find the child support agency for your state by using the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services link.There is a link to create a user identification account on this site.Every time you log into the database, the user identification account is used to identify you.Both custodial and non-custodial parents can have access to review payments.You can check your child support payment status in California by visiting the Child Support Services website.You will log in with your Social Security number.Child support payments can be made online in Nevada, but there is no way to keep track of them.You will need to do this through your bank.If you are the receiver of payments, you can have the funds deposited directly into your bank account and keep a record of the payments.
Step 5: To use the automated system, you need all the required information.
Most websites will require your full name, address, email, date of birth, and Social Security number.You will get a personal identification number after you give this information.You can gain access to your payment history with your personal identification number.
Step 6: You can give the agency the address to which your mail is sent.
Some agencies won't give you instant access to your payment history.The agency can send you a personal identification number in the mail to protect your privacy.
Step 7: You need to verify automatic withholdings from your paycheck.
Child support payments may have to be made from direct paycheck withholdings due to local and federal laws.If this is the case, the employer will deduct the amount from your paycheck and submit it to the child support agency.You should make sure that the correct amount is taken out of your paycheck.
Step 8: You can check your payments on the website.
Two weeks after each payment is made or is due, check the website of the local child support agency to verify the payment was received.You can check your payments and review case information on the California website.
Step 9: Constantly check.
You still have to make your payments on time.It's true whether you make the payments personally or not.You need to address your payroll office if there is a problem with your employer's withholding.You cannot just let it go.You can talk to the credit support agency if it's necessary.
Step 10: Understand what you have to do.
If you make the payments directly, or if you have them made by an employment withholding, you remain responsible.It's up to you to make any necessary changes to the payment record.
Step 11: Inquire about child support with your local agency.
If there is a problem in receiving payments on time or in making payments and having them credited to your account, the first contact should be the local child support agency.This is the same agency that you contacted to start an account.The agency with the most control over your case will be able to investigate the payments and help you figure out where the problem is.
Step 12: Call the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.
If the local agency can't help you, you can contact the federal office in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.The link for this office is at https://ocsetest.service-now.com/wf/webform.do.
Step 13: Contact your lawyer.
If you believe that there is a problem with child support, your attorney may be able to take action within the court process to correct the problem.Attempt to resolve the matter through the appropriate agencies before taking on additional attorney work.