Enforcing Child Support Requirements

Can child support violations be enforced by law?

Child support is a legally binding agreement that requires the non-custodial parent to make payments as per appropriate child support modifications calculation conducted by the court. Colorado Child Support Enforcement is a division of the Colorado Department of Human Services that focuses on making sure that child support payments are being made, and that outstanding child support payments are collected by any legal means available. In some cases, penalties like license suspensions and denied passports are imposed for a parents' failure to make timely payment. A skilled Denver divorce lawyer with a record of success in matters of child support and child custody is in the best position to assist any parent who is either facing or pursuing measures toward the enforcement of child support.

Legal Methods of Child Support Collection in Colorado

There are a wide variety of methods that can be used to secure timely or even retroactive child support from a non-custodial parent. Measures associated with the parents' income are logically very common and include required paycheck deductions as well as deductions from unemployment and workers' compensation benefits. Other income-related action may also be taken such as tax offsets, property that has not been claimed and even lottery winnings. In the most serious circumstances, wage garnishment, liens, judgments and even federal prosecution can begin to play a decisive role in the life of a parent who has failed to keep up with their obligations to child support.

There is no single way of enforcing child support violations, and knowing your rights is critical whether you are the custodial or non-custodial parent. Feldmann Nagel, LLC has built a solid Denver family law practice by working closely with clients on every side of the conflict, and can draw on that experience to make better decisions for our clients moving forward. We pride ourselves on our dedication to honoring the practice of law by always striving to do better, and get better results for our clients. From Steamboat Springs to Vail, our expert legal services have helped to resolve many matters in terms of enforcing child support, and we are prepared to do everything in our power to see your case to a fruitful conclusion.

Contact a Denver divorce lawyer if you would like to discuss enforcement of existing child support orders with someone who can help