Watch & Learn
Child support, explained
Short answers to the questions we hear most, from the attorneys who handle these cases. General information only — not legal advice.
There's no time limit on collecting past-due support
Past-due child support can be collected with interest no matter how old the debt is.
Can I hire a private attorney if the Attorney General is involved?
Yes — the OAG represents the State, not you. You can bring in private counsel anytime.
What do you need to start collecting?
A court order is the foundation for every enforcement tool.
What are the steps to enforce unpaid support?
It starts with the order and a clean payment record, then the tools follow.
Can I still hire a lawyer?
How and when to bring in an attorney for your collection case.
What's the oldest age your child can be?
There's no age cutoff — you can collect even for adult children.