Implementation of the Convention on International Child Support
Dec 13, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Dec 8, 2016
Published on: Dec 13, 2016
Dec 13, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Dec 8, 2016
Published on: Dec 13, 2016
Summary
Sets up the main office in the U.S. to help collect child support from parents living in other countries, as required by an international agreement.
What problem does this solve?
The United States joined an international agreement to help families collect child support across borders but needed a specific office to manage the process. This order names the Department of Health and Human Services as the official U.S. Central Authority to handle these cases.
What does this order do?
Designates a Central Authority
Names the Department of Health and Human Services as the main U.S. office responsible for carrying out the duties required by the international child support convention.
Authorizes use of state agencies
Allows the new Central Authority to use state child support agencies to help perform specific tasks related to international child support cases.
Who does this affect?
- Families in international child support cases
- State child support agencies
- Department of Health and Human Services
What is the real world impact?
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Fulfills treaty obligations
Establishes the necessary government structure to comply with the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support, which the United States ratified. This action is a required step for the treaty to be functional in the U.S.
When does this start?
This order takes effect on December 8, 2016, to prepare for the convention's start date.
Reference
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Convention effective date
The Hague Convention on International Child Support Recovery becomes active for the United States on January 1, 2017.