The ROP is the same as a court order that says who the parents of a child are. If you sign the ROP you give up the right to have an attorney represent you, the right to genetic tests and the right to a court hearing in the establishment of paternity. All child support agencies can help in establishing paternity. Once paternity is established, the child support agency can help by getting a court order for child support for the child. The child support agency can help parents get a court order that will require a noncustodial parent to pay support, including medical and child care support according to Minnesota statutory guidelines .
Most support is collected by withholding income from parents' paychecks.
Intercepting federal and state income and property tax refunds and lottery winnings. Reporting unpaid child support to credit bureaus. Requiring employers to report new hires to a state office to match with child support obligations. Suspending driver's licenses. Obtaining contempt of court orders.