Interstate Child Support Enforcement

Interstate Child Support Enforcement refers to the systems and processes that allow one state to collect child support payments from a non-custodial parent living in another state. When parents live in different states, the Child Support Enforcement Agency in the custodial parent’s state can work with the agency in the other state. They coordinate legal actions, such as wage garnishments or tax refund interceptions, to ensure that child support payments are made. This ensures that children receive financial support regardless of where the non-custodial parent resides, promoting consistency and accountability across state lines.