Child Support Enforcement
/ˈtʃaɪld səˈpɔrt ɪnˈfɔrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and administrative process of ensuring that noncustodial parents fulfill their court-ordered child support obligations.
The agency is responsible for child support enforcement to secure financial assistance for children.
Forms
- child support enforcement
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Commentary
This term often involves governmental agencies that intervene to collect or enforce payments, including through income withholding or legal actions.
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