How to Get My Credit for Paying Child Support

Paying child support can be tricky. You want to support your child in a manner that is personable, not in a manner that seems like a business transaction. However, if the other parent alleges that you are not making child support payments, the courts may side with her. If the court charges you with failure to pay child support, it can result in wage and bank account garnishments. For that reason, you must treat the situation as a business matter to ensure that all of your contributions are recognized.

Instructions

1

Require the other parent to sign and date a written document each time you give her a child support payment. The written document should include your name, the name of the child the money is for, the name of the parent you are giving the money to and the amount of money you are giving. Keep the original copy of the signed document for your own records.

2

Ask for a receipt from the other parent before handing over the money. This is especially true when using cash. The receipt should include your name, the date, the amount you are paying, the name of the child and the name of the parent you are paying the money to.

3

Pay your child support using a check or money order. Write the name of the parent in the "Payable To" field. Enter the monetary amount. In the memo section, write a note stating that the money is intended to be a child support payment. Include the name of the child the money is for. Make a copy of the check or money order for your own records. If you are sending a money order, keep the money order receipt stub.

4

Send all mailed child support payments via certified mail. By doing so, the other parent can not claim that your check or money order was lost is the mail. In order for the other parent to receive the certified mail, he must sign for it.

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Pay child support using automatic payroll deductions. By doing so, all you have to do is present a copy of your check stubs to prove that child support has been paid. To setup automatic payroll deductions, speak with your employer or the Human Resources department.