What happens if a parent receiving child support moves out of state?

If a parent receiving child support moves out of state, the child support order is still valid and must be followed. The parent who is obligated to pay child support must still make payments, regardless of the recipient’s location. In Massachusetts, the responsibility for enforcing the child support order lies with the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSE). If a parent receiving child support moves out of state, the CSE must work to establish the child support order in the new state. If the new state does not have jurisdiction over the parent obligated to pay child support, then Massachusetts will continue to manage the order. The money owed will still be collected from the parent’s employer and must be forwarded to the CSE in Massachusetts. The CSE will then forward the payments to the parent receiving support in the new state. It is important to keep in mind that some states have different laws regarding child support. For example, the amount of child support due can vary from state to state, or the new state may require that the paying parent appear for a hearing. In that case, the paying parent should contact their local CSE for more information. All in all, child support orders must still be followed, even if the parent receiving support moves out of state. The CSE in Massachusetts will work with the parent receiving support and the new state to make sure that the payment is made correctly and on time.

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