Archive Search Results

OCSE is providing FAQs about the operational, administrative, programmatic, and other challenges facing child support programs affected by the public health emergency due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

The child support program works with both parents to collect consistent, timely child support payments. When child support is not paid regularly, we can take actions to collect monthly and past-due amounts. 

The process begins when you apply for child support services or when your local child support office receives a referral from another public assistance program. Then your local child support office works to find the other parent, legally formalize parentage, set the order, and route the collected funds to the parent owed support.