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What happens when the non-custodial parent quits his job

Employers are required to send written notice to the Office of Child Support Enforcement when a non-custodial parent's employment is terminated. When payments stop coming in or when the employer contacts the Office of Child Support Enforcement to notify us that the non-custodial parent is no longer working there (whichever occurs first), the agent assigned to your case will review the case and determine the next enforcement action to take. If you have up-to-date information about the non-custodial parent such as unemployment compensation, new employer, pending workers compensation claims, etc, please update Child Support Enforcement with this information. You will be able to provide this information online by the end of 2004. Right now, you may report this information to:

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	Did You Know?
	A "Family Limited Partnership" can be used to own and manage your property In a similar manner to a Trust, but allowing additional tax planning techniques to be employed. Family Limited Partnerships are typically used for those who have large estates and thus have a need for specialized estate planning in order to minimize federal and state estate/death/inheritance taxes as well as provide elements of asset protection.