The CSEA is responsible for enforcing both child support and medical support orders. The CSEA can enforce an order for support in several ways.

* Income withholding

* Withholding of worker's compensation, unemployment, pension funds, or other sources of income

* State and Federal income tax refunds

* The non-custodial parent may have no income or assets. The CSEA can get an order requiring the parent to seek work.

* Freeze and Seize of Bank Accounts

* Suspension of licenses - Professional , Driver's and/or  Recreational

* Credit Bureau Reporting

If an individual fails to comply with a required action and enforcement by a court becomes necessary the court can hold the person in contempt. Contempt penalties can increase with each offense and can involve jail time or other remedies that the court finds appropriate.

Guernsey County Department of Job & Family Services, Child Support Enforcement Agency
Last modified: 11/20/09
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