Child Support Enforcement Transmittal #1 - Initial Request Acknowledgment

Child Initial Request Acknowledgment is a 4-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children & Families and used nation-wide.

FAQ

Q: What is Child Support Enforcement?
A: Child Support Enforcement is a program that helps to ensure that parents who do not live with their children fulfill their financial obligations to support their children.

Q: What is Transmittal #1?
A: Transmittal #1 refers to the initial request acknowledgment in the Child Support Enforcement process.

Q: What does the initial request acknowledgment mean?
A: The initial request acknowledgment means that the Child Support Enforcement agency has received the initial request for child support services.

Q: What happens after the initial request acknowledgment?
A: After the initial request acknowledgment, the Child Support Enforcement agency will review the request and take appropriate actions to establish or enforce child support orders.

Q: What if the other parent refuses to pay child support?
A: If the other parent refuses to pay child support, you can contact your local Child Support Enforcement agency for assistance in enforcing the child support order.

Q: Can child support be enforced across state lines?
A: Yes, child support can be enforced across state lines through the Child Support Enforcement program.

Q: What if I am not sure who the father of my child is?
A: If you are not sure who the father of your child is, you can still contact your local Child Support Enforcement agency for assistance in establishing paternity and obtaining child support.