Ohio’s New Child Support Laws Take Effect
SOURCE: CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER | OHIO | SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
Changes to Ohio’s child support laws mean that parents who pay at least half of their court-ordered support will no longer face suspension of their driver’s or professional licenses. The measure is aimed at encouraging parents to work, rather than cracking down on them when they can’t or don’t make payments.
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