How do I prove that I have been making all required child support payments?

When you are ordered by the court to pay child support, it is important that you do so according to the laws and rules of the state. Failure to comply with a support order can result in a number of penalties including contempt of court, garnishment of wages, or even the loss of your drivers license in some states.

In order to ensure you have proof of child support payments, it is a good idea to make those payments using a method that you can track. In other words, don't pay the payments in cash as you may not have sufficient record of the fact that the payment was made. Using a check is often your best bet. Write the check out to the person whom the payments are owed to, making sure to note right on the check that the payment is for child support and the dates the support is supposed to cover. Keep copies of the cancelled checks so if there is any dispute as to whether the payments have been made, you can show a clear payment record.

You should also consider consulting with a lawyer if and when any child support problems arise, as your lawyer can help to protect your rights and make sure you don't find yourself in legal trouble.