Courts
In many states, courts assist the child support program by establishing realistic and timely child support orders. Setting accurate and fair orders prevents arrears and ensures orders are based on parents’ ability to pay.
States have discretion in establishing and modifying child support orders and may use a judicial or administrative process, or a combination of both.
- Judicial process – the court sets the support order.
- Administrative process – the state child support agency sets the support order.
Top Courts Resources
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Hague Child Support Convention Judicial Guide 2018 PDF
Published: June 6, 2018Focuses on UIFSA 2008 provisions judges, judicial officers, and court officials need to apply in Hague Child Support Convention cases -
Judicial Bench Cards
Published: July 27, 2016Variety of information for court officials regarding child support orders -
Child and Spousal Support for Courts and Attorneys
Published: September 26, 2014Explains use of the IWO form for child and spousal support to courts, hearing officers, attorneys, and clerks of court -
Modifying Support Orders
Published: May 15, 2012Describes how effective modifications can assure that child support orders remain appropriate and prevent accumulation of debt -
Income Withholding for Support and the State Disbursement Unit
Published: March 29, 2018Explains mandatory use of OMB approved IWO form by all entities to withhold for child support payments - View More Resources >
Last Reviewed: March 7, 2018