What is a common result of a successful child support enforcement action?

Collecting overdue child support payments is a direct outcome of a successful child support enforcement action. Such actions are typically initiated to ensure that the non-custodial parent fulfills their financial obligations toward the child, which are established in the child support order. When enforcement measures are effectively employed—such as garnishing wages, intercepting tax refunds, or putting liens on property—this often leads to the collection of past-due payments.

The focus of child support enforcement is primarily on ensuring that children receive the financial support dictated by the court, rather than addressing issues related to parental fitness or visitation rights. While those matters are important in the realm of family law, they are separate from the enforcement of support payments.