The non-custodial parent has lost his/her job, receiving workers compensation or collecting Social Security Benefits. What happens now?
If the non-custodial parent is not working, but is collecting unemployment, child support can be withheld from that payor of funds. If the non-custodial parent is receiving worker’s compensation from an injury, we can also collect from that source. We may be able to collect support from all of these sources, but in some cases we may not be able to collect 100% of what is due. If no payor of funds is found, we will remind the non-custodial parent of their obligation. If no payment is received at the CSPC, no payment can be sent to the custodial parent. The court order will continue to charge while the non-custodial parent is not working. If you want to modify your order during this time period, please see the Modification/COLA section. Hennepin County has created information for parents who have been recently laid off.
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- I got hurt on the job and am receiving workers compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits now or must I wait until the workers compensation ends?
- I got hurt on the job. I am drawing workers compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits now or should I wait until the workers compensation ends?
- The non-custodial parent was laid off his/her job and receives unemployment compensation benefits. Can I still get child support?
