In some cases, payments may be sent within the first month. In other cases, it may take much longer. In the most difficult cases, CSED may be unable to collect any support. Even though it proves difficult to collect on such cases, CSED continues to check federal, state and local sources to locate the parent and find assets. In most states, an attorney from a non-profit legal clinic can represent you in court.
Legal aid costs less than a private attorney's services.
It may even be free, in some cases. Due to a high demand for legal aid, progress may be slow. Many private attorneys specialize in representing clients in child support cases. If you use a private attorney, consider using an expert in family law. You can also represent yourself in court against the non-paying parent.