When communicating with courts and government agencies about child support, it’s best to check if there’s a form to fill out before writing a letter. If writing a letter, clearly state your request and keep proof of sending. Include identifying information and make copies.
If you are required to pay child support, you may occasionally need to communicate with both the courts and government agencies that have jurisdiction over your case. To do this, you may need to submit a letter of child support in accordance with court or agency policies. Before sending a letter, it’s a good idea to contact the agency to find out if there is a form to fill out instead of writing a letter. This can save you a lot of time and speed up any business you have with the agency. If you must write a letter yourself, it is important that your request is clearly stated, that you identify yourself and your case, and that you keep proof of sending the letter for your records.
Parents who pay child support may need to communicate with more than one agency or organization about their case. If your children are receiving any type of government subsidy, you may need to submit a letter stating that you are paying child support, as well as pertinent information about how much child support you pay and how often you pay it. If there are changes in your obligation and your payments are automatically deducted from your paycheck, you may also need to request that your family court send a child support letter on your behalf to your employer’s payroll department. In the United States, state laws may also require anyone starting a business or applying for a business license to fill out a letter or form stating that they have no child support obligations or comply with an agreement.
Depending on the laws in your area, it may not be a good idea to write directly to the judge. If you have an issue that you need to discuss with him or her, you may want to seek legal advice first and then petition the court for a hearing. When you need to write a letter to other officials or agencies, it’s imperative that whoever reads your letter is able to identify your case and search for your file. Be sure to include your full name, your children’s name(s), as well as your address, telephone number and case identification number. Always date and sign your letter and make a copy for your records. You may need to refer to it in further communications with child support officials.
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