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Directory of New Hires, and the Federal Case Registry. This is helpful if the parent has fled to another state and is not able to be located otherwise. State specific information can be viewed at: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/e xtinf.htm. There is also an online Child Support Handbook, which can be downloaded at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/program s/cse/pubs/2005/handbook_on_cs e.pdf, which gives very specific and useful information about child support laws, and how the system works.

In addition, if you believe your ex spouse has cheated on his or her taxes, and or has not filed taxes for fear of federal tax offset; you may use the IRS Form #211, Application for Award for Original Information. They may also have other information that may be of help to you.

If the local child support enforcement agency seems not to be of assistance, some people often turn to outside agencies, such as Support Kids. Their web site is www.supportkids.com. Often times they will have additional resources and methods other than your local agency. Another good site to look at is www.child-support.aces.org, a non-profit organization to assist children of parents who do not pay their child support.

If the court is able to issue a warrant, but the authorities are not able to locate him or her, and the arrears in the case are a considerable amount, very often times county sheriff's departments will have a "most wanted" list of deadbeat parents. If the offender is not listed on their site, it is possible to request that they put him or her on it, which will increase visibility to the case and hopefully lead to their apprehension. In addition, many states now have a "most wanted" list. If your state does not, it is possible to contact your Office of the Attorney General to inquire about one being created.

In 1998, the Deadbeat Parents Act was created, which states that an unpaid child support obligation for longer than two years, greater than $10,000.00, is punishable by law and will result in two years in jail for the offender.

Finally, having an ex spouse that fails to adhere to their financial responsibility can be both frustrating and very stressful for everyone involved. However, with persistence and knowledge of how the enforcement system works, these "deadbeat" parents can be apprehended and made responsible. Shame on them!

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