In addition, The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (alimony for parties from different states, provides for cooperation among the states in enforcement of support.

States may have different versions of UIFSA, so the advice an attorney may be required.

Moreover, on a local level the courts have tools to enforce child support.

Courts use bench warrants to deal with parents who have failed to pay support because it is considered a form of contempt of court.

A person who fails to abide by a support from jail.

On a state level, the jurisdiction was later enlarged.

This agency can help a spouse to make back payments.

Resources: Every state maintains a state child support enforcement agency website. The General Services Administration is also a place to begin. Its number is 888-878-3256.

In addition, the intercept a sharp tool in the collection of delinquent support. State and federal income tax refunds can be taken directly from a tax refund of a delinquent spouse.

Other bankruptcy. Both civil and criminal contempt of court are extreme actions taken in the face of delinquent support.

Resources: the federal Child Support Enforcement Administration. The General Services Administration is also a place to begin. Its number is 888-878-3256.

Improved technology has also come into play against support and has allowed for a greater opportunity to collect back-due child support.

Nongovernmental agencies also are available to help custodial parents. The Association for support them.

ACES offers "how to" instructions and educational information about paternity determination. It provides a telephone hot-line for affected families seeking information and understanding.

Resources: the Association for Children for Enforcement of Support: www.childsupport-aces.org. The telephone number is 800-537-7072.

See also UIFSA; ACES; Garnishment, Attachment.