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Ohio Family Law FAQs

• Q: My Ex-Spouse Changes Jobs Frequently. This Keeps Me From Receiving Regular Payments. What Can Be Done?
  A: The law requires the non­residential parent to notify the CSEA when a change in employment occurs. Even if he/she doesn`t, the employment or assets can be searched … More
• Q: I Am On Unemployment Compensation. Is There A Limit On The Amount That Can Be Taken Out For Child Support?
  A: Yes. The Ohio Bureau of Employment Services can only take up to 50% of the non­residential parent`s unemployment benefits to pay the child support. If the … More
• Q: Can I Get Support From A Non-Residential Parent Who Is In Jail Or In Prison?
  A: Yes. There can be income withholding from prison earnings. In addition, support will continue to accrue during the period of incarceration. Please contact your local …
• Q: What Do I Do When Children Have Emancipated And There Is Still Money Owed?
  A: Emancipation does not terminate arrears. You should contact your CSEA so that they may review your individual circumstances.
• Q: Can The Csea Collect For Support If The Non-Residential Parent Is In The Military?
  A: Yes. The local CSEA can take steps to do a withholding through the military system. Please contact your local CSEA.
• Q: What If The Non-Residential Parent Cannot Be Found Locally?
  A: Your local CSEA will use the Ohio Parent Locator Service (OPLS) to search. If the non­residential parent is out of state, the CSEA can request another state to … More
• Q: I Now Live In Ohio But My Case Started In Michigan. Do I Have To Open A New Case In Ohio?
  A: No. If you choose, you may simply continue to work with the child support authorities in Michigan.
• Q: I Know Where My Ex-Spouse Works In Another State. How Can I Get An Income Withholding?
  A: Your CSEA can explain the two ways this can be done. They may choose to simply send a withholding order directly to an employer anywhere in the country. If needed, … More
• Q: I Was Divorced In Ohio But Then Moved To Tennessee. My Ex-Spouse Moved To Florida And Another Order Was Established. Can I Enforce It?
  A: The UIFSA law requires the determining of one Controlling Order. See the Determining a Controlling Order part of the Interstate section for a description of the rules … More
• Q: I Live In Ohio, But My Ex-Spouse Lives In Nebraska. Can My California Support Order Be Modified?
  A: Yes. Please ask your CSEA to help you. They can register your California support order in Nebraska, which is where the modification will occur. Your order can also be … More
• Q: My Ex-Spouse Lives In Oregon And Is Self-Employed. What Can I Do To Obtain Support?
  A: Your CSEA can register your support order in Oregon for enforcement. The child support agency in Oregon will then be able to use all the enforcement tools available … More

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