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:

  • Payment plan
  • Fine
  • Jail

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