Policy | The Administration for Children and Families OCSE proposes and implements national policy for the child support program We provide guidance and training to help states and tribes develop and operate their individual programs according to federal laws and regulations
Federal Register :: Topics (CFR Indexing Terms) - Child support The Office of Child Support Enforcement proposes to rescind the Employment and Training Services for Noncustodial Parents in the Child Support Program final rule, published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2024
What Is Changing For Child Support In January Of 2026? Starting January 1, 2026, the new guidelines have raised the combined monthly net income limit from $12,000 to $50,000 This adjustment aims to enhance predictability and consistency in court-ordered child support payments
Child Support Law 2026 US, Major State Changes Hit January 1, Here’s . . . As of January 1, 2026, major child support changes take effect in Washington, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and California Washington raises its income table cap from $12,000 to $50,000 monthly and increases the self-support reserve to 180% of federal poverty level
2026 Updates to Child Support Laws: What Every Parent Should Know As we begin 2026, parents navigating family law and child support systems in the United States and abroad should be aware of significant legislative and guideline changes that impact how support is calculated, enforced, and adjusted
New Child Support Laws 2026: Did Trump Change Them? - What is New in Federal Child Support Laws for 2025 or 2026? The federal government has some most important updates to child support laws this year – some are in effect now, and some will take effect over time Let’s talk about what’s changing and what it means for families
Tollestrup 2026 CSE Testimony_final - waysandmeans. house. gov This testimony addresses how the program has evolved since its 1975 establishment, with particular attention to the reforms made to the program three decades ago with the enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA)