Child Support Enforcement Every child is entitled to love and support from both parents, regardless of whether the parents are married or divorced. It is your responsibility to protect your child’s rights.

If appropriate, take the steps necessary to establish and enforce child support payable by your husband or ex-husband. Do this as soon as your husband or ex-husband stops contributing to your child’s upbringing. To determine if you’re entitled to receive child support, speak with your family lawyer.

If you don’t have a lawyer, turn to The Child Support Enforcement Program for help. The CSE Program offers a wide variety of services to mothers including, but not limited to, locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing child support orders, and collecting child support payments. Services are available to all mothers, regardless of income. To find your local CSE office, select your state in the drop-down menu below, click on the link provided for your state and find the office in or near your county. Call your local office and schedule a meeting to discuss your case.

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In addition to collecting child support from your husband or ex-husband, protect your child’s rights by working to your full ability. Don’t become or remain unemployed in an attempt to increase child support. Child support is for your child’s benefit, not yours. If you’re unable to support yourself and cannot work, take the steps necessary to obtain spousal support, disability benefits or any other source of income intended for your support. If you need help finding a new career, use our Divorce Resources.

This article is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney if you have legal questions that relate to your specific divorce. The Modern Woman's Divorce Guide has no relationship with the organizations; agencies or programs listed above and does not endorse their services. We provide these links for your information only.

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