Deadbeat Parents

First, an establishment case manager reviews the paperwork and has appointments with both parties involved. This person is responsible for enforcing the child support order by maintaining contact with the absent parent, securing employment information, address, etc. Paperwork issued from the court is mailed to the individual requiring them to appear in court on a specific date and time. Once this is received, the application goes through several processes. Guidelines are established for determining the amount to be paid and an order is established. Once the order is established, through the case manager or child

support court, the case goes to an enforcement case manager. Many steps are taken to attempt to enforce the order. If an individual is in disagreement with an order a paternity genetic test can be given. If they do appear, they are given an opportunity to explain why they are not meeting their order.