Writing a Court Statement on Child Support Collection

Actually, collections on child support do not involve collection court statements as such. You are required to file a collection motion in a state court with such a jurisdiction. This is usually the court in which the initial order on child support was entered. Just in case, both parents have since then relocated out of the jurisdiction of the court, this should not pose any problems as you can make a new application with a court in your current jurisdiction. If it is in a different state, you should apply to have the case transferred to your present residential state. However, even as you take advantage of these options, you should keep in mind that rules on child support enforcement vary among states and the rule of procedure followed by your state should prevail.

When writing a court statement on child support collection, you are required that you get a print out on payments made by your spouse. Where payments were made to you directly, it is essential that you have the receipts or bank statements with you. Then, ensure that you have the initial child support order and attach it as an exhibit to compel payments for your child support. Next, draft a good motion that compels child support payment using a form obtained from the office of the clerk where you also file the motion. The clerk can as well help you in filling out the form but is not allowed to provide you with legal counsel.

After the motion is complete, sign and then notarize it and then produce two copies of the document bearing your signatories. It should be filed in the clerk’s office and either bring it personally or mail it. Make sure that your ex spouse gets a copy also and retain one for your own record. The court should set a date when the motion will be heard and during the court session, provide evidence of non payment. If you have gone through the process and no support payments are forthcoming, file a contempt motion for the non payment of financial child support.