Child Support News & Articles

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Advocates Debate Parents’ Rights to Refuse Medical Treatment for Children

May 27, 2009

Because of the hype surrounding the case of the 13-year-old boy who has refused treatment for Hodgkin’s disease on account of his religion, several other cases of parents refusing medical care for their children have surfaced. For instance...

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Who May File a Petition for Child Support?

When parents live separately and one parent has custody of the child, that parent, called the "custodial parent", may file a petition in Family Court asking the court to enter an order for the "non-custodial parent" to pay child support.

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GENERAL BILL: by Future of Florida's Families Committee and Galvano (CO-SPONSORS) Goldstein; Meadows

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Man Finds Out Child is Not His Following $12,000 in Child Support Payments

Fox News, Dec 23, 2008 Man pays $12,000 in child support for child that turns out not to be his

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Twins Not His But He Has To Pay Child Support

Staff Writer, Feb 09, 2009 Court ordered child support for non-biological dad, He still has to pay for kids that aren’t

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Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Child Support Enforcement Commission

State of Kentucky, Jun 17, 2008 Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed the following members to the Child Support Enforcement

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In Georgia, Vehicle Registrations Halted for Those Delinquent in Child Support

Child Support Services of Georgia, Jul 11, 2008 Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) § 19-6-28-1 provides for the suspension of, denial of application or renewal of licenses for noncompliance with child

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In Delaware, Spring Edition of Most Wanted Child Support Evader Poster Released

State of Delaware, May 20, 2008 12 men and women featured owe almost $400,000 in unpaid child

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Oklahoma Man Sentenced To Prison For Failing TO Pay Child Support

U.S. Department of Justice, Jun 03, 2008 Sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin to 21 months imprisonment for willfully failing to pay his child support

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Douglas County Transfers Child Support Services to Oregon DOJ Child Support Beginning July 1, 2008

Oregon Department of Justice, Apr 22, 2008 Responsibility For Douglas County Child Support Services Will Transfer To Department Of Justice Division Of Child

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In Illinois, More Than $100,000 in Child Support Collected in First Three Months of Department of Natural Resources Partnership

State of Illinois, Mar 11, 2008 Parents interested in applying for licenses for the 2008 season are encouraged to review and meet any child support obligations they may have before the new IDNR

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In Virginia, Governor Kaine Announces Suit Against Supportkids, Inc

State of Virginia, Apr 08, 2008 Commonwealth sues Texas-based private child support collection

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In Delaware, Paternity Testing Becomes More Affordable

State of Delaware, Feb 12, 2008 Child Support Enforcement Works to Reduce Financial Barriers to Acknowledging

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In Louisville Kentucky, Child Support Drivers License Suspension

Louisville Kentucky State Office, Mar 04, 2008 Child Support Division will seek suspension of the operator?s licenses and commercial drivers? licenses of individuals more than six months behind in their child

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Looming federal cuts threaten future of Child Support program that distributed $1.4 billion to Michigan families in 2006

State of Michigan, Jan 17, 2008 Looming federal cuts threaten future of Child Support program that distributed $1.4 billion to Michigan families in

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In Georgia, Child Support Collects Over $650 Million in Child Support

State of Georgia, Feb 05, 2008 Federal funding of $990,000 for an Indiana initiative promoting improvements in child support enforcement efforts in that

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Alabama Strengthens Child Support Enforcement

State of Alabama, Jan 10, 2008 Governor Riley Announces Record-Level Amount of

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Voice 2 lists ten priorities for DHS in helping foster youths leaving care

Department of Human Services, Dec 20, 2007 Report cites progress on original

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Department of Child Support Services (5175)

Department of Child Support Services, Jan 04, 2008 Department of Child Support Services

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State Child Support Program Efforts Recognized

State of California, Dec 06, 2007 State Child Support Program Efforts

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Arcuri Announces Legislation to Restore Child Support Enforcement

State of New York, Dec 13, 2007 Arcuri Announces Legislation to Restore Child Support

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State Honors Top-Performing Child Support Contractors

State of Kentucky, Nov 01, 2007 State Honors Top-Performing Child Support

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HHS Awards $57.8 Million through Compassion Capital Fund

Administration for Children and Families, Nov 29, 2007 HHS Awards $57.8 Million through Compassion Capital

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Child Support Distributes $1 Billion in 2007 to Michigan Children

Department of Human Services, Oct 18, 2007 The Department of Human Services' Office of Child Support today reported in the first three quarters of fiscal year

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Indiana Awarded $990,000 for Child Support Enforcement Improvements

Administration for Children and Families, Oct 25, 2007 Funds to help children through healthy marriage and parental relationship

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Grassley Seeks Guidance to Help Iowa Meet Child Support Fee Requirement

U.S. Senator, Jul 25, 2007 Grassley explained that Iowas preferred option is most efficient for the state but is not explicitly described in federal guidance on meeting the

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Annual Support Payments Up 18 Percent, to $40 Billion, Census Bureau Reports

US Census Bureau, Oct 04, 2007 alimony or child support, increased by 18 percent between 1997 and 2002 after adjusting for inflation ? from $34 billion to $40

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Child Support Enforcement Releases March 2007 Most Wanted Poster

State of Delaware, Oct 11, 2007 Anyone with information on these individuals should contact DE Crime Stoppers

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Coleman Seeks to Restore Funding for Federal Child Support Program

U.S. Senator, Jul 05, 2007 Legislation would restore funding for the federal incentive match

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FDLE Arrests Five in Scheme to Steal Child Support Funds

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Jul 16, 2007 The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested five people involved in a scheme to divert money from a child support

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Child Support Drivers License Suspension

LouisvilleKy.gov, Jun 19, 2007 County Attorneys Child Support Division will seek suspension of drivers licenses of individuals more than six months behind in child support

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Improved Child Support Payment System saves taxpayers $1.2 million

Michigan Department of Human Services, Jul 05, 2007 Michigans improved electronic child support payment system has produced a positive response from customers and significant

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Restoring Child Support Enforcement

U.S. Congressman Jim McDermott, Jun 06, 2007 McDermott Introduces Legislation to Restore Child Support

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Child Support Program Distributions Up $14 Million in The First Half of 2007

Michigan Department of Human Services, Jun 12, 2007 More than ninety percent child support payments are sent to families within twentyfour hours of receipt by the

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State Will Administer Child Support Enforcement Program

North Dakota Governor, May 24, 2007 Gov. Hoeven signed Senate Bill transfering funding and administration of the child support enforcement program from counties to the state Department of Human

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Griffin Office of Child Support Services hosts "Amnesty Day"

Georgia Department of Human Resources, May 30, 2007 Spalding County parents who are behind on child support payments are offered the opportunity to get back on

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House Committee on Ways and Means

House Committee on Ways and Means, Apr 30, 2007 Child support funding helps play an important role in parents to find work in the dwindling job market for

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Looming federal cuts threaten future of Child Support program that distributed $1.4 billion to Michigan families in 2006

Michigan Department of Human Services, May 14, 2007 ven as the Michigan Child Support Program increased collections by $18 million to help keep children out of poverty in 2006, looming federal

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Review of Child Support Collections in Indiana

Indiana Department of Health and Human Services, Apr 17, 2007 The Indiana Department of Child Services did not Recognize or Report Program

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Warning! Pay Your Child Support!

WCPO-Ohio, Apr 26, 2007 Child Support Enforcement agencies are getting more agressive in their attempts to collect back child

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NEW! Minnesota Child Support Law Changes in 2007

Minnesota Judicial Branch, Apr 13, 2007 The new Income Shares formula will be applied in any marriage dissolution (divorce), legal separation, paternity action, or other

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Coleman Seeks to Restore Funding for Federal Child Support Program

U.S. Senator, Mar 29, 2007 Senator Norm Coleman today announced his cosponsorship of legislation that will protect the federal incentive match for the child support

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Bobby Brown Freed From Jail After Paying Child Support

Michigan Department of Human Services, Mar 13, 2007 Bobby Brown paid 19,000 in late child support and court fees and

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Utah Supreme Court rules in Favor of Mother’s Effort to Protect Her Child

ADF, Mar 21, 2007 The Utah Supreme Court today affirmed the parental rights of Cheryl Barlow the mother of a 5-year-old

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Child Support Seven-month Report from Jefferson Co. ,Ky

City of Louisville, Feb 27, 2007 ?The results are phenomenal,? said Maze. ?In most cases, this is the first monetary support these children have seen from their non-custodial

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Governor Declares August is Child Support Month

Illionis Government news network, Mar 06, 2007 Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced that August is Child Support Month and honored the Division of Child Support

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Institute for Research on Poverty Marks 40 Years of Innovative Research

Institute for Research on Poverty - Press Release, Jan 17, 2007 The Institutes research on child support in the wake of these welfare reforms helped spark major national

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Pennsylvania's Child Support Guidelines

State of Pennsylvania, Jan 26, 2007 The Support Guidelines make financial support of a child a primary obligation and are based upon the reasonable needs of the

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Enhance Child Support Enforcement

White House, Feb 22, 2007 The Administration?s proposal continues rigorous enforcement of child support obligations while targeting additional child support

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Annual Child Support Round-Up Results In 473 Arrests

ohio.gov, Jan 03, 2007 The ten round-ups held each year since 1997 have resulted in a total of 2,820 arrests

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Annual Support Payments Up 18 Percent, to $40 Billion, Census Bureau Reports

US Census Bureau, Jan 03, 2007 Annual support payments increased by 18 percent between 1997 and 2002 after adjusting for

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Workforce Development Urges Parents Receiving Child Support to Register for Cost-Saving Service

state.wi.us, Dec 28, 2006 The recently introduced service, which offers parents convenience and added security, also provides savings to

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Nebraska Achieves $1 Billion In Child Support Distributions

state.ne.us, Dec 13, 2006 Nearly 99 percent of child support payments are processed and disbursed within 48

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New List Of Ten Most Wanted Child Support Evaders

state.tx.us, Dec 19, 2006 The Evaders on the newly announced list owe a combined $681,518 in overdue child

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Father Owes More Than $88,000 Receives 18-Month State Jail Sentence

state.tx.us, Dec 06, 2006 Parents who display a callous disregard for their children's well being must be

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Man Found GuiltyFailing To Pay Louisiana Child Support

usdoj.gov, Nov 29, 2006 Edelkind failed to pay any of his child support obligation and issued fake certified checks and fake cashier's

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Illinois Child Support Enforcement Wins Silver Award In 2006

illinois.gov, Nov 21, 2006 Illinois? Division of Child Support Enforcement received the prestigious Lincoln Foundation Award for Performance Excellence for the second year in a

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Father Who Failed To Pay Child Support Sentenced

usdoj.gov, Nov 15, 2006 Allard had made sporadic payments toward his support obligation since

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ACF Awards Over $36M To Tribes And Native Organizations

acf.hhs.gov, Nov 08, 2006 These grants will strengthen the economies of native communities and provide opportunities for Native American children and

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Attorney General Announces New Way To Receive Child Support

oag.state.tx.us, Oct 25, 2006 The Texas Debit Card makes life easier for parents who receive child support because there is no worry about lost or stolen checks or wondering if a deposit has

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Child Support Targets Most Wanted Child Support Evaders

dhss.delaware.gov, Nov 01, 2006 They have been given every opportunity to pay what is owed and we need the public's help to find

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Estabishing Fatherhood For Paternity

GSA Federal Government, Oct 11, 2006 All states have programs under which birthing hospitals give unmarried parents of a newborn the opportunity to acknowledge the father's paternity of the

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Collecting Support By Income Withholding

Dept. of Human Services, Oct 20, 2006 Nationally over 60 percent of child support is paid in this

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Washington Child Support Payments

State of Washington, Sep 27, 2006 We served you with one or more of the following notices unless you have a court order that requires payment

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Florida Statute On Child Support Unconnected With Dissolution

State of Florida, Oct 05, 2006 With whom the child has primary residence may apply to the court for alimony and for support for the

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Proposals For Federal Child Support Guidelines

White House, Sep 07, 2006 Although the state and Federal Governments generally retain child support collected on behalf of families that receive TANF, almost half of the states give TANF

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Changes To California State Child Support Guidelines

State of California, Sep 13, 2006 The Department of Child Support Services will now have a greater ability to track, collect and send-out child support payments

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Child Support Recovery Act

US Dept. of Justice, Sep 21, 2006 Aimed to deter nonpayment of state ordered support obligations through vigorous

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National Awareness Month For Child Support In Illinois

State of Illinois, Aug 24, 2006 Joining states throughout the nation, the State of Illinois will recognize August as National Child Support Awareness

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Establishment Of A Delaware Child Support Order

State of Delaware, Aug 31, 2006 The Division of Child Support Enforcement will ask the Family Court to establish a child support order if none

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Employer's Guide Arkansas Child Support Enforcement

State of Arkansas, Aug 08, 2006 Employer's Information Sheet for Setting Up A New Child Support Case ONLY if the order attached to the notice is an Arkansas

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New York Child Support Enforcement

State of New York, Aug 17, 2006 In 2005 collections topped $1.5 billion, a 143 percent increase over collections in

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White House Proposes Federal Child Support Law

The White House, Aug 04, 2006 Child support enforcement is an important component of the Federal and state effort to promote family

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Guidelines For Child Support In Pennsylvania

State of Pennsyvania, Jul 26, 2006 Treat each child equitably so that all children belonging to the same parent receive equal support and

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Establishing Child Support In New York

nyc.gov, May 23, 2006 Every child is entitled to financial support from both

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Child Support Enforcement Laws

usdoj.gov, Jun 06, 2006 There are a variety of state civil and criminal remedies for collecting child support in addition to assistance locating parents who fail to make court

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CA Child Custody,Vistiation And Mediation

courtinfo.ca.gov, Apr 25, 2006 If parents can't agree on custody/visitation on their own, the judge will have the parents meet with Family Court

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California Child Support Calculation

courtinfo.ca.gov, May 10, 2006 California has a statewide formula for figuring out how much child support should be

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MA Child Support Guidelines

mass.gov, Apr 11, 2006 The presumption establishing a proposed new order may be rebutted in cases where the amount of support required under the guidelines is

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Child Support In CA

courtinfo.ca.gov, Apr 25, 2006 If the judge ordered a child support amount below the guideline

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Illinois Marriage And Dissolution Of Marriage Act On Child Support

ilga.gov/legislation, Mar 03, 2006 Provisions for disposition of any property owned by either of them, maintenance of either of them and support, custody and visitation of their

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Virginia Child Support Guideline Review Panel

dss.virginia.gov, Mar 22, 2006 Members that include four legislative members and 11 nonlegislative citizen

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State Of Ohio Child Support Information

jfs.ohio.gov, Feb 02, 2006 our local CSEA can use information from the National Directory of New Hires, the Financial Institution Data Match, and the Federal Case Registry to assisting in

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South Carolina Child Support Enforcement

state.sc.us, Feb 17, 2006 Any child support order established or modified after January 3, 1994 and any child support order established or modified with the assistance of the

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New Jersey Child Support Payment Obligations

acf.hhs.gov, Jan 04, 2006 Child support can be a significant source of income for the family that receives

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State Extradition Of Texas Man For Unpaid Child Support

michigan.gov, Jan 18, 2006 Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that she has initiated proceedings to extradite a Texas man charged with failing to pay more than 170,000 in child

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NYs Child Support Income Withholding

ocse.acf.hhs.gov, Dec 05, 2005 Income withholding can be issued against any form of income including periodic or lump sums or

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Florida Child Support Enforcement, Locating Missing Parents

state.fl.us, Dec 21, 2005 Need the noncustodial parent's social security number, date of birth, employer

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How California's Child Support Is Calculated

courtinfo.ca.gov, Nov 22, 2005 The child support order may also include the cost of travel for visitation, educational expenses, and other special

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Child Support Services Disburses 159 Million in 2003 2004 Represents Highest Yearly Total Ever in San Diego County

sandiegochildsupport.com/pres, Sep 27, 2005 Child Support Services Disburses 159 Million in 2003 2004 Represents Highest Yearly Total Ever in San Diego

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Arizona Child Support Guidelines

supreme.state.az.us, Nov 14, 2005 Money received by a child from any source other than court-ordered child support shall not be counted toward either parent?s child support

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Choronic Child Support Defaulters Arrested in Nationwide Sweep

hhs.gov, Sep 26, 2005 Teams of federal and state authorities this week arrested 61 of the nation's most wanted deadbeat parents in the largest single crackdown on child support

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Census Bureau Survey Gauges Level of Financial Support and Other Measures of Well Being

census.gov, Sep 27, 2005 Census Bureau Survey Gauges Level of Financial Support and Other Measures of Well

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Attorney General Abbott Announces Arrest Of Houston Child Support Evader Reginald James Davison sixth arrest from January Top Ten Evaders list

tx.us, Sep 19, 2005 Houston Child Support Evader Reginald James Davison sixth arrest from January Top Ten Evaders

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The National Youth Law Center Of Oakland, California

opm.gov, Sep 22, 2005 This case was originally referred to the Oakland, California Cooperative

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Compliance Guide For Qualified Medical Child Support Orders

dol.gov, Sep 26, 2005 A 1993 amendment to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires employer-sponsored group health plans to extend health care coverage to the children of

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August is Child Support Month Official Proclamation Recognizes Strengthened Enforcement and Increased Collections for Chicago Illinois Children

illinois.gov, Sep 12, 2005 August is Child Support Month Official Proclamation Recognizes Strengthened Enforcement and Increased Collections for Chicago Illinois

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San Francisco, California Department of Child Support Services Collection Of Child Support And Alimony From Debtor

senate.gov, Sep 14, 2005 San Francisco, California Department of Child Support Services Collection Of Child Support And Alimony From

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Numbers For Child Support Program Distributes Over 680 Million In The First Half Of 2005

michigan.gov, Aug 29, 2005 Numbers For Child Support Program Distributes Over 680 Million In The First Half Of

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ACS Wins Fourth Consecutive Contract Extension to Process Child Support Payments for Los Angeles County

press release, Sep 08, 2005 Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department to continue operating the county's centralized disbursement

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Idaho Child Support Guidelines

isc.idaho.gov, Aug 09, 2005 The Child Support Guidelines are intended to give specific guidance for evaluating evidence in child support

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Programs That Enrich The Lives Of Vulnerable Children

freddiemacfoundation.org/news/press, Aug 16, 2005 Foundation Invests Nearly $5.5 Million In Programs That Enrich The Lives Of Vulnerable Children And

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How Does DCS Split Up A Payment When There Is More Than One Case

dshs.wa.gov, Aug 24, 2005 When a noncustodial parent has more than one case with DCS, the law tells DCS how to split up a support payment between

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Child Support Legal Practice Topic Of ABA Conference

acf.dhhs.gov, Jul 27, 2005 Child support guidelines, income withholding and implementation of other provisions of the Child Support Enforcement Amendments of

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The Noncustodial Parent’s Gross Income To Be Applied To Child Support

csed.dc.gov, Aug 05, 2005 The Noncustodial Parent?s Gross Income To Be Applied To Child

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Three More States Begin Child Support Healthy Marriage Demo

acf.hhs.gov, Jun 07, 2005 Three More States Begin Child Support Healthy Marriage

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States Must Establish Child Support Awards Using Mandatory Guidelines As A Rebuttable Presumption

acf.dhhs.gov, Jun 21, 2005 States Must Establish Child Support Awards Using Mandatory Guidelines As A Rebuttable

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Oklahoma New Receipt And Distribution System

acf.dhhs.gov, Jul 13, 2005 Services, is described

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Annual Support Payments Up 18 Percent, to $40 Billion Census Bureau

U.S. Census Bureau, May 02, 2005 Annual Support Payments Up 18 Percent, to $40 Billion Census

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Mothers And Fathers Bring Different Qualities To A Child's Life And Each Is Equally Important

michigan gov, May 11, 2005 Mothers And Fathers Bring Different Qualities To A Child's Life And Each Is Equally

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Enforcing Court Orders for Support and Parenting Time

michigan.gov, Apr 25, 2005 When a parent does not meet the child support obligation, the friend of the court office works to enforce the support

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About Half of Custodial Parents Got Full Child Support Payments in 2001, Census Bureau Reports

Us Census Bureau, Apr 27, 2005 A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau showed today that about 45 percent of custodial parents due child support payments received the full amount in

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The Story of the Child Support Enforcement Agency

oh.us, Mar 28, 2005 The Warren County Child Support Enforcement Agency is a division of the Warren County Prosecutor?s Office which provides for the financial needs of children by helping

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Description Of The Objectives Of The Project And Their Relevance To The Objective Of The Budget Line(S)

careusa.org, Apr 11, 2005 Description Of The Objectives Of The Project And Their Relevance To The Objective Of The Budget

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These Offices Address Every Component Of Child Support Enforcement

Enter Source, Mar 07, 2005 These offices address every component of child support enforcement, from establishment of paternity and establishment and enforcement of child support

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Child Support Statistics Show About Half Of People Who Provided Child Support Were Under 40 Years Old

releases usnewswire, Mar 11, 2005 Child Support Statistics Show About Half Of People Who Provided Child Support Were Under 40 Years

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The Proposed Bill Would Harm Hundreds Of Thousands Of Women And Children Who Are Owed Child Support Or Alimony

preleases, Mar 04, 2005 The vast majority of Americans who file for bankruptcy each year are working families who are not abusing the system. Instead, they have experienced financial

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Leaders of the Pack: Three in Dallas Hit the Big 3-0

acf.hhs.gov, Nov 30, -0001 The Dallas three were part of

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