Child support obligations do not disappear simply because a parent relocates. Interstate cases fall under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), which allows New York to coordinate with agencies in another state to pursue enforcement. This may involve forwarding income information, initiating wage deductions, or requesting assistance from the child support office where the non-paying parent now resides. Although interstate cases sometimes move more slowly, there are structured procedures designed to keep the support order active and enforceable, regardless of where the other parent lives.
Family Law