What is a pass-through payment for child support?

A pass-through payment for child support is a payment method recognized by the State of Florida. This payment method allows both parents to pay the child support directly to each other, rather than one parent paying the other parent via the State Disbursement Unit. The payment must be made all at once and is considered a direct payment from one parent to the other without any government involvement. Typically, the parent receiving the child support will issue a receipt to the paying parent for the payment. Pass-through payments are used in cases where the child support payments are made in a timely manner and the parents are in good standing with the Child Support Program. The parents must be in agreement to make pass-through payments and the Court must approve the payment arrangement. By making pass-through payments, the parents are avoiding the State Disbursement Unit and thus the payment is not reported to the federal government or the state. Pass-through payments are a great option for parents who are able to make child support payments on their own and stay in good standing with the Child Support Program. It is important for parents to remember that in order to utilize pass-through payments, they must follow the rules established by the State of Florida and comply with all payments as agreed upon.

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