Child Support Enforcement Agency
/ˈtʃaɪld səˈpɔrt ɛnˈfɔrsmənt ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A government agency responsible for locating parents, establishing paternity, and enforcing court-ordered child support payments.
The child support enforcement agency ensures payments are made on time to support the child's welfare.
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- child support enforcement agency
- child support enforcement agencies
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as CSEA, these agencies operate under state and federal law to facilitate regular child support payments, critical in family law proceedings.
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