When a custodial parent is having a difficult time collecting court-ordered child support from the non-custodial parent, the office of child support enforcement can help. Each state contains a branch of child support enforcement. This office can help custodial parents locate non-custodial parents, establish paternity of children, seek court-ordered child support from the non-custodial parent, establish medical care pay from the non-custodial parent and more. This service is typically free to custodial parents who also qualify for other state-level assistance, such as welfare or food stamp benefits. Individuals who are unable to obtain child support from non-custodial parents should consider hiring an attorney to help them get the help and benefits they need. An attorney can determine the best ways to pursue the child support that a custodial parent deserves from a non-custodial parent.