Neither parent requested child support services. Why is CSEA initiating a child support case?
This situation usually occurs when a child starts receiving public assistance or foster care payments. Any payment of public assistance money for the benefit of a child may constitute a debt due and owing to the Department of Human Services by the parents who are responsible for the support of the child. HRS ยง 346-37.1. The CSEA is mandated by federal law to pursue the responsible parent for child support to recoup the assistance monies paid by the State on behalf of the child. The CSEA may also initiate an action when a child receives medicaid benefits. The CSEA may also initiate modification proceedings on public assistance cases.
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