What happens after a noncustodial parents debt is certified for interception of federal or state refunds and other non-wage payments?
In order for DCSE to receive any funds from this process, the noncustodial parent must be entitled to a refund or other non-wage payment from a federal or state agency. DCSE staff cannot disclose the source of such special collections. For federal certification, the debt amount must be at least $500, unless the debt is owed to the state for public assistance benefits paid on behalf of a child. The noncustodial parent will receive a notice from the U.S. Department of Treasury stating that the funds will be sent to DCSE about 60 days before DCSE actually receives the funds. Once the funds are received, the collection amount is applied to the debt, but the funds are held for up to 180 days before they are disbursed to the custodial parent to allow for other possible claims to be filed that might require DCSE to return the funds to the source. If there is a debt owed to the state for public assistance benefits paid on behalf of a child, the collection must be applied to that state debt fir
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