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If you are not receiving child support payments on time in the state of Florida, know that you have legal options at your disposal.  One such option is known as an enforcement action.  When parents obtain enforcement actions, the court will file judgments against non-paying parents.  This may lead to individuals receiving liens against their real property, like their homes.

According to the laws of Florida, all court orders must be followed, including orders for child support payments.  If parents are not receiving their child support payments, they can contact the Florida Department of Revenue's Child Support Enforcement service.  By taking this step, parents may be able to obtain an Income Deduction Order, which will allow for employer's to deduct child support payments from non-paying parents' paychecks.

As you can see, when you are not receiving child support, you do have options. The key to becoming aware of your options is consulting with a Jacksonville family lawyer.  Contact Ellerin Hutchinson today to learn more.

An Alaska judge has ordered Levi Johnston to pay Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, $18,000 in past-due child support for their one-year-old son. Palin can also subpoena any of Johnston’s commercial earnings in the future.

Palin had been asking for $1,750 per month since her and Johnston split up. However, at an earlier hearing, Johnston told the judge his income wasn't stable enough to meet Palin’s demands.

Thomas Van Flein, Palin’s attorney, said Bristol is pleased with the judge’s decision.

Palin currently has both phsycial and legal custody on Tripp, but has been working out visitation arrangements with Johnston so he can see his son. Right now he only sees the boy on Saturdays, but they are working on creating a more regular schedule. They hope to have that schedule ready by their next court date, which has been set for September 23. Both Palin and Johnston say they want to put their son first.

In addition to the $18,000 in overdue child support, Johnston must also pay Palin $1,600 a month from here on out.

Enforcements are commonly sought for child custody orders, visitation orders, child support orders, and spousal support orders.  Each party named in the order is accountable for complying with their responsibilities outlined in the order.  When one of the parties fails to fulfill their responsibilities, the other party can seek an enforcement of the order.