NCP owes $13k in arrears and counting. The original order was made in NC where the custodial parent and children reside, and the NCP was in Colorado but has now been living in Alabama for over 6 months. The caseworker in North Carolina is basically saying they can’t do anything and the custodial parent would have to hire a lawyer in Alabama. North Carolina has sent NCP a letter stating they must pay a little extra money every month on top of the usual amount to ‘catch up,’ but nothing is being enforced. Is there a way that the CP can personally move/file the order in Alabama so they can enforce it? The CSE office in North Carolina is very hard to get anything out of. Hiring a lawyer there is a possibility, but we’d rather exhaust the less expensive options first.
North Carolina needs to send a UIFSA transmittal to Alabama requesting Alabama register and enforce the North Carolina order. NC can’t send the transmittal until the NCP’s address is verified. So maybe they’re waiting on that verification? Otherwise, Alabama will just reject the transmittal for not including a postal verification.
The child support office has a standard ‘postal verification’ form that is used between USPS and government agencies. They should know what to do with it once they have the address verified.
If the NC caseworker is being unhelpful, maybe consider reaching out to a local advocacy group that deals with child support issues. They might have resources to help navigate this situation.
You can also inquire about any online resources or forms that might expedite the process. Sometimes there’s an option to handle things digitally.
Just be aware that the process can take some time, especially with verification and back-and-forth between states. Patience is key.