Too often, they say, women get tired of fighting and just give up. Others may give up when an ex- spouse threatens to take custody. But there are success stories from women who have taken matters into their own hands. Right while we were standing there. Within six weeks, Burneau says, a judge had ordered support payments automatically deducted from the father's wages.
Many states say they're beefing up collections with new laws.
For example, by required employers to report new hires, which will make it easier for the state to keep tract of parents with obligations. And 43 states are cracking down on people who don't pay by suspending their driver's licenses. But for now, much of the burden falls on custodial parents, who must be persistent to get financial support for their children. For National Public Radio, I'm Susan Goodman. Inc. All rights reserved.