Rhode Island § 15-21-1 § 15-21-1. Arrearages — Collection procedures.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 15-21-1 — § 15-21-1. Arrearages — Collection procedures.

Rhode Island·Title 15 Domestic Relations·Ch. 15-21 Child Support Lien Act

§ 15-21-1. Arrearages — Collection procedures.
(a) The department of administration, division of taxation, child support enforcement,
            in accordance with Title IV, Part D of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §â€‚651 et seq., is authorized to institute collection procedures for all arrearages which
            accrue against child support payments owed pursuant to a court judgment or support
            order.
         
(b) These collection procedures shall include, but not be limited to, notification to
            employers that a wage assignment is in effect and not suspended; notification to obligors;
            demand letters; use of state and federal tax ref

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§ 15-21-1. Arrearages — Collection procedures.

(a) The department of administration, division of taxation, child support enforcement, in accordance with Title IV, Part D of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §â€‚651 et seq., is authorized to institute collection procedures for all arrearages which accrue against child support payments owed pursuant to a court judgment or support order.

(b) These collection procedures shall include, but not be limited to, notification to employers that a wage assignment is in effect and not suspended; notification to obligors; demand letters; use of state and federal tax refund intercept programs; initiation of contempt proceedings; use of lien, levy, and foreclosure of lien as provided in this chapter; garnishment or attachment of or lien against property; trustee process; civil actions; and any other civil remedy including body attachment, where appropriate, available for the enforcement of judgments or for the enforcement of child support orders.

[See §â€‚12-1-15 of the General Laws.]

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