How do I get child support that's owed to me?

Want to know how the mothers of the children of celebrities Levi Johnson (child with Bristol Palin), Jon Gosselin (has 8 children with Kate Gosselin), Stevie J (accused of owing over $1 million to his 2 children), and Lil Scrappy (accused of owing $45,000 in back child support to Erica Dixon) receive back child support? 



The process for getting arrears or "back child support" paid to you depends on how you obtained child support in the first place.

 

 

Department of Social Services (DSS) Child Support

1. Let your child support agent know that you have not been paid and he/she will start the process
2. If your ex does not immediately pay, they will be given a court date where they must tell the court why they haven't paid
3. If no good reason is given or no payment is made, your ex will likely be given a sentence of 90 days in jail or he/she can be released when payment is made

Private Child Support

1. If you personally filed for child support without going through DSS then you must file a Motion to get the money you are owed
2. Again, your ex must give the court good reason why he/she hasn't paid or face jailtime
3. However, no child support agent will assist you with this process and you must hire an attorney for assistance 

***See our other posts for information about getting unpaid child support. If you have specific questions feel free to contact us using any of the links below. Keep in mind that we don't suggest that you appear in court alone or navigate the legal process without assistance, so always contact an attorney before taking any action.***

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