A client may claim Family Violence Provision by checking the box on the application indicating that cooperation with Child Support Enforcement could cause serious risk of harm from the noncustodial parent.
When the Family Violence Provision is claimed, the Child Support Enforcement system automatically sends a Statement of Safety Concerns cover letter and a child support form to the client. When the form is completed by the custodial parent, the Child Support worker will interview the client to determine the specific family violence issues of the case and assess the level of risk. During the interview, the CSE worker will explain the possible actions that will be taken in child and medical support cases. The client determines what action is taken. There may be some enforcement actions that can be taken without jeopardizing the family's safety; if not, the child support case will be closed.
Family Violence Provision may be claimed at any time during the life of the case.
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