How does child support enforcement work?

In Nebraska, child support enforcement is handled through the Child Support Enforcement Program (CSEP). This program is managed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). CSEP primarily works to ensure that children are financially supported by both of their parents. When a court orders child support to be paid, CSEP will work with the custodial parent, non-custodial parent, employers, and other third-party payees to collect and distribute payments. CSEP will also take actions to enforce the court orders for parents who are not making payments. This includes intercepting federal and state tax refunds, suspending driver’s and professional licenses, reporting debt to credit bureaus, and initiating wage garnishment. In addition to enforcing court orders, CSEP also helps parents obtain child support orders if they do not already have one. This includes providing assistance in establishing paternity, developing court orders, and setting up payment arrangements. For parents who are having difficulty paying child support, CSEP is available to help develop a payment plan. This plan can include a deferral of payments to an amount that can be paid. It is important to note that CSEP cannot change the dollar amount of the court order, only the payment terms. CSEP is committed to protecting the rights of all parties involved in the child support process. They strive to ensure that the court orders are fulfilled and that the welfare of the children is protected.

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