Registry for Child Support Payments

Difficulties in collecting Child Support Payments

When the court orders one parent to pay maintenance or child support to the other, it often doesn't end there. There is still the matter of collecting, making sure that payments are on time and protecting against bounced checks and the like. In fact, this can be quite a harrowing experience for the parent collecting payment.

Child Support Registry

In view of this hardship, a system has been put in place headed by the "Family Suppport Registry" that can monitor not only child support payments, but also a combination of child support and maintenance. The court can, on its own, issue an order that such payments should be made through this agency if it feels that there will be a need for it. Even if the court doesn't order it, the payments can still be made in this manner if one of the parties wishes it to be so. In consultation with your Colorado Springs divorce attorney, you can make a request for payments to be made through this agency.

This registry takes over all the functions of collection, processing, disbursement and maintenance of records so as to ensure that a central state agency keeps a watch over these transactions. The registry has other obligations as well. For example, it can collect a fee for checks that are drawn on insufficient funds. If a check bounces a second time, it can demand payment through cash or another certified instrument. In addition, if an event such as a stop payment occurs, the agency can ensure that the balance payment is carried over to the next month.

The Support Order

In order to ensure maximum objectivity and so that there is no misunderstanding, a support order will consist of all the important details that are relevant such as the amount to be paid andthe date on which the payments become due. It will also contain the addresses, date of birth and names of both parties involved as well as the important details of the dependents. Any change in address must be communicated to the family support registry as soon as possible.

Hiring a Colorado Divorce Attorney

In order to ensure a smooth implementation of the court order, you can consult with your attorney to determine if payments through a family support registry make sense for you. Call our Clawson & Clawson attorneys for a free initial consultation to get the best advice for your situation.