Payee

Posted on June 19th, 2018
The person, or agency, to whom support is sent. Also known as recipient.…

Paternity Suit

Posted on June 19th, 2018
An action to prove who is the father of a child born to parents who are not married to one another.…

Party

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A person legally involved in a particular action.…

Order to Show Cause

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A request filed by a probation officer with the sentencing judge when a defendant has violated or not obeyed a condition of probation once signed by the judge. The defendant is ordered to come to court.…

Order for Discharge

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A written directive from the court that discharges the person from probation. This petition is prepared if the client has obeyed all the conditions of probation.…

Order

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A decision of the court made in writing.…

Office of Child Support

Posted on June 19th, 2018
The office within the Family Independence Agency that administers Federal child support program funds, coordinates location of absent parents and manages the process for income tax intercepts. This office may also initiate complaints under the Paternity Act and the Family Support Act.…

Obligor

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A person who has a duty to do something. A support obligor is the person responsible for paying support.…

Mutual Agreement

Posted on June 19th, 2018
An arrangement reached by parties on their own free will without duress or coercion.…

Misdemeanor

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A less serious type of crime, in which the maximum punishment is no more than one year in jail. Examples of misdemeanors include retail fraud (shoplifting), larceny under $100, assault and battery.…