The father of my child has left the United States. How can I get my court order for child support enforced?
We suggest that you check with your chosen government child support enforcement agency. Many State child support enforcement agencies have agreements with foreign countries to recognize child support judgments made in other countries, or to help establish orders when there is none. The U.S. Government is in the process of negotiating federal-level reciprocity declarations with other countries on behalf of all U.S. jurisdictions. These international child support agreements specify procedures for establishing and enforcing child support orders across borders. While requirements for getting enforcement action may vary depending on the other nation involved, a parent will be asked to provide the same information as in a domestic case, including as much specific information, such as address and employer of the noncustodial parent, as is possible. If the noncustodial parent works for an American company, or for a foreign company with offices in the United States, income withholding might wo
