How to make child support payments in Iowa?
Payments can be made by cash, check, bank transfer, direct deposit, Venmo, or Zelle. If your child’s other parent is not making regular child support payments, you can call the Iowa Child Support Recovery Unit’s Office for help at 1-888-229-9223.
When is child support considered late by a judge?
A judge may order child support payments to be paid by a noncustodial parent (the parent without custody of a child). A payment is considered late when a payment date (e..g, the 1st, 15th, or end of a month) stated in the order is missed.
When does child support in Iowa expire?
Child support is automatically terminated when the child reaches age 18, or age 19 if completing high school or general education equivalency requirements full time and child is reasonably expected to graduate by age 19. Support may also be extended if a child of any age is dependent on the parents because of physical or mental disability.
What happens if a non custodial parent fails to pay child support?
The court will issue a child support order. This order will contain the amount the non-custodial parent is required to pay as well as the start date for those payments. If the non-custodial parent fails to make payments, the court can order their employer to take the payments from their paychecks.
Where does child support payments go in Iowa?
The Collection Services Center receives and distributes child support payments. It operates as Iowa’s State Disbursement Unit (SDU). The address for sending payments:
How to contact Child Support Recovery Unit in Iowa?
You should consult with an attorney about appropriate action or contact the Child Support Recovery Unit at 1-888/229-9223 (toll free) or visit the Child Support Recovery Unit website. See Iowa Code section 598.23.
Do you have a legal obligation to support your minor child in Iowa?
If you do not understand this information or if you need legal advice you should see an attorney. In Iowa, parents have a legal obligation to support their minor children.
What to do if a child support order is not complied with?
If a parent has not complied with a support order, it is the responsibility of the other parent to initiate steps to enforce. You should consult with an attorney about appropriate action or contact the Child Support Recovery Unit at 1-888/229-9223 (toll free) or visit the Child Support Recovery Unit website. See Iowa Code section 598.23.