Child Support Enforcement Methods
These and other enforcement methods may be used. The most common methods are:
- Income Withholding
- Credit Reporting
- License Suspension
- Tax Refund Intercept
- Passport Denial
- Court Enforcement
Income Withholding
Income withholding is the most effective way to collect child support. Money is taken
directly out of the parent’s paycheck.
Credit Reporting
Past due support over $500 will be reported to the Credit agency.
License Suspension
If more than three months of past due support is owed these licenses may be suspended:
- Driver's
- Hunting,
- Fishing, and
- Professional.
Tax Refund Intercept
A parent’s tax refund may be taken if a case is three months behind and more than
$500 of past due support is owed.
Passport Denial
A parent’s passport may be withheld if more than $2,500 of past due support is
owed.
Court Enforcement
The courts may also enforce using many different methods such as:
For more information, contact:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Child Support Enforcement
P.O. Box 94728
Lincoln, NE 68509-4728
Phone: (402) 441-8715, 1-877-631-9973 (toll-free)
Child Support Page
