What does DCS do to enforce support?
DCS can take all of the following actions to enforce support: • Attach wages. • Attach unemployment compensation. • Attach workmen’s compensation (Labor & Industries). • Attach pensions not protected under federal law. • Attach non-earned funds payable to the non-custodial parent. • Attach settlements as the result of lawsuits. • Attach funds in financial institutions. • File liens with county auditors where real or personal property is located. • File liens against vehicles or vessels licensed with the Department of Licensing. • Seize property held in safety deposit boxes. • Seize vehicles or other personal property for sale at public auction. • Request the suspension of drivers, professional and recreational licenses. • Refer cases for contempt of court action. • Attach federal IRS income tax refunds and other federal payable funds. • Non-renewal of U.S. Passports. • Report debt to credit reporting agencies. • Post names to the DCS Most Wanted Internet site. • Refer cases to an India
