Why do we talk so much about collecting child support after someone falls behind—but so little about preventing them from falling behind?
There are obviously parents who intentionally don't meet their responsibilities. But there are also parents who lose jobs, have hours reduced, experience illness or have another legitimate financial disruption.
By the time they're several payments behind, the problem can be much harder to solve.
What would an effective prevention system look like?
Emergency assistance? Employment resources? Financial planning? Earlier intervention? Something else?
Interested in perspectives from custodial parents, noncustodial parents and people who work in this space.
u/bolsteryourchildusa — 3 days ago
