Child Support Enforcement
Child support enforcement refers to the legal tools available in Florida when a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support. The Florida Department of Revenue and the courts can use methods like wage garnishment, suspending a driver's or professional license, intercepting tax refunds, or holding the non-paying parent in contempt. These remedies help ensure children receive the financial support the court ordered.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
The statutory and judicial mechanisms—administered by the Florida Department of Revenue and the courts under F.S. §61.13 and Chapter 409—used to compel payment of overdue child support, including income deduction orders, license suspension, liens, and contempt proceedings.
Example
When her ex stopped paying, she sought child support enforcement and his wages were garnished through an income deduction order.
Related Statutes
- 61.13
- 61.1301
Related Terms
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