Terms Used in Child Support

  1. A
  2. B
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  • Absent Parent: Also referred to as AP, non-residential, non-custodial or obligor; the person who is ordered to pay child support.
  • Administrative Hearing: Instead of going to court, a child support hearing officer makes a determination on issues such as paternity, child support, medical insurance, review and adjustment, or mistake of fact.
  • Arrearage: Past due child support.
  • Audit: Process of verifying account balances.