Enforcement

The application of remedies to obtain payment of a child or medical support obligation contained in a child and/or spousal support order. Examples of remedies includes garnishment of wages, seizure of assets, liens placed on assets, revocation of license (e.g., drivers, business, medical, etc.), denial of U.S. passports, etc.

Source: Office of Child Support Enforcement.

Obtaining payment of a child support or medical support obligation.

Source: Office of Child Support Enforcement

Last reviewed October 2022