I keep going to court and nothing ever happens. Why can't you just throw the other parent in jail?
The Title IV-D Program has no authority to incarcerate someone. Only a court can do that. You have the right to attend every court hearing and speak to the court. You can make recommendations about appropriate sanctions for contempt, including a request that the non-custodial parent be incarcerated. We will also attend every court hearing and make our recommendations. Ultimately, however, it is up to the court alone to decide how to handle each case.

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1. My ex is expecting a tax refund. Will I get that money, and when?
2. How do I get out of your program?
3. The other parent owes me a lot of past-due child support, and I know I will never see it. Can I just write that off, so he will quit giving me a hard time about it?
4. The other parent got a new job and is making a lot more money. Why aren't I getting more child support?
5. The other parent lives in another state. Can you help me get child support?
6. Why can't you find my ex?
7. I keep going to court and nothing ever happens. Why can't you just throw the other parent in jail?
8. You sanctioned my TANF benefits. How do I get them back?
9. How long does it take to get child support?
10. Why do I have to submit all my questions to your office in writing?