How Do You Place A Lien For Child Support In Florida?
The Florida Department of Revenue, with aid from local Child Support Enforcement offices, handles child support issues on behalf of the state. Florida state law provides both parents pay financial support for the basic needs of the child they share. A custodial parent — the parent with physical custody of the child — files an application with the state to collect child support from the noncustodial parent. The noncustodial parent is ordered to pay child support. If he fails to make payments, the custodial parent alerts their local Child Support Enforcement office. The Clerk’s Office, acting on behalf of the Child Support Enforcement office, has authority to issue a judgment indicating the noncustodial parent is delinquent in paying support. The judgment serves as lien on any real assets owned by the noncustodial parent, such as his home or car, as a way of collecting past due support. Notify your local Florida Child Support Enforcement office either by phone or in person that you’re
