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1. How long is the termination process?

About 3 to 6 months.

2. I now have custody. Will my support order stop?

No. A court order is needed for a legal custody change. Otherwise, support will continue. Take a copy of the custody order to CSEA.

3. Why did payments to me stop when the child is still in my home?

This is to prevent an over-payment. A motion to impound (hold) payments is filed with the court. Once the termination process is completed, any held money will be distributed.

4. My support order has been terminated and there is no balance. Why is money still deducted?

Until a final order is filed with the court, the deduction must continue.

5. Why is my current arrears payment larger than what it was before support ended?

If an individual was paying on arrears prior to terminating support, the amount paid on that arrearage is added to the amount that was paid monthly for support. This process is mandated by the State of Ohio and provides for a quicker repayment of the money that is owed.

6. How can emancipation / termination effect my wage withholding?

If an arrearage exists at the time of emancipation, the deduction will remain the same until all arrears are paid in full. When all monies owed have been paid, the CSEA will end the wage withholding.