A child support case was recently opened, but the custodial parent reports a different arrears balance than the absent parent. Whose balance is used?
Both parties’ information will be reviewed. In non-welfare cases, if only one party provides balance information that is not disputed by the other party, then the balance as stated on the schedule of contributions of the party who opened the case is used. If the balance is disputed, proof of child support payments should be provided to the local child support office.
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