How are IV-D agencies enforcing child support orders/income withholding orders/notices with Indian reservations?
States have to work out relationship with tribes. States are establishing cooperative agreements with tribes. Some States consider tribes as a nations within U.S. making tribal/Statesupport more like an international issue rather than an interstate issue. Tribes in Colorado do not accept income withholding. The State must file the order with the tribal court. The tribal court decides whether to issue an order. Connecticut’s IV-D agency has an agreements with two casinos for service of process. The IV-D agency does not file orders with the tribal court. It depends on original reservation agreement. One viewpoint was that it should not matter if they are enrolled on the reservation or casino to do an income withholding. Rhode Island has trouble enforcing child support orders/notices if the obligor is a member of a tribe. Tribal rules/laws supersede State rules. However, constable service can be completed if the obligor leaves tribal grounds and his/her place of employment is known. Wage
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- How are IV-D agencies enforcing child support orders/income withholding orders/notices with Indian reservations?
