Family Support Enforcement
/ˈfæmɪli səˈpɔrt ɛnˈfɔrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process designed to ensure that financial and other court-ordered supports for children and spouses are paid and enforced.
Family support enforcement agencies help recover unpaid child support from noncustodial parents.
Forms
- family support enforcement
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Commentary
Often involves cooperation between state agencies to locate noncustodial parents and enforce payment through income withholding, liens, or other legal remedies.
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