Why does the caseworker ask such personal questions when pursuing child support orders?
The local child support enforcement office must have all the pertinent facts in order to pursue a case successfully. Much of this information is highly personal, especially when attempting to establish paternity. This information is needed in order to build a strong case should it be necessary to go to court. Client information is kept confidential. How is the support order obtained? A support obligation is established based on the needs of the child and the absent parents ability to pay. Mandatory guidelines are used in North Carolina in order to compute child support obligations based on the combined gross income of the custodial and noncustodial parent. The absent parent may either voluntarily agree to an amount of support, or the obligation can be established by petitioning the court. Where are the payments made? Support is paid through the local clerk of courts office in the county that established the order. Support monies collected on behalf of clients of the Child Support Enfor
