Enforcement of Support Orders
/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt əv səˈpɔːrt ˈɔrdərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal procedures and actions taken to ensure compliance with court-issued support orders, such as child or spousal support.
The agency initiated enforcement of support orders to collect unpaid child support from the obligor.
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- enforcement of support orders
- enforcement of support order
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Commentary
Enforcement of support orders often involves administrative and judicial actions to secure compliance, including income withholding and contempt proceedings.
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