How to Start Paying Child Support When You Haven't Paid in Years

There are times when an individual whom is paying child support falls behind or just quits sending payments. It really is simpler than most think to begin payments again. Ignoring the issue just prolongs the inevitable. Read on to learn how to start paying child support when you haven't paid in years.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Self
• Phone
• Knowledge
• Money order
• Stamp
• Envelope

1. The very first thing you want to do is contact the clerk of courts in the city you were divorced in, or was ordered to pay child support in. You can do this by calling information and giving the city and state and then asking for the number to the court house.
2. When you make your call to the clerk of courts let them know you want to start paying child support, but you don't have all the information you need to properly submit payment. Ask for your support order case number, and the address that you will be mailing the payment too.
3. Once you have retrieved the pertinent information you need to purchase a money order. On the money order you need to write your case number. In a letter write the case number for the child support order and the name of the child it is for. Also list the name of the mother of the child.
4. Place the money order in the addressed envelope with the letter and mail to the address you retrieved from the clerk of courts. You can also make arrangements for back child support with the clerk of courts.

Tips & Warnings

• Be honest.
• Give all pertinent information.
• Make arrangements for future child support payments.
• Do not lie.
• If need be retain an attorney.