The number of child support cases in arrears would decrease if a few things were changed, hopefully providing incentives to pay child support on time and regularly. There are also more severe consequences that could be implemented to prevent future errors. Something is being done, but is it enough? As it stands, the non-custodial parent can face loss of visitation, probation, and even prison if they fail to pay child support. By not enforcing court-ordered child support and setting an example for those who are not in compliance, we are sending a message that child support is more of an option than a legal obligation. Think about those who are really suffering here, the children involved. There are many low-income families who do not receive court-ordered child support simply because they cannot afford the legal representation and court costs to fight for what they are legally entitled to. What needs to be done to start helping in these cases? The Child Support Division of the Attorney General's Office is established to help parents locate noncustodial parents who have failed to pay child support. This is a free service; They also help provide the custodial parent with information regarding government programs including: Medicaid, TANIF, food stamps, and WIC. They can help you get health insurance if the noncustodial parent doesn't cover those expenses. Government help is easy to get just by requesting information that could be easily obtained such as proof of income, family members, SSN, expenses and other personnel information. Once you file a case with them, they will send you documents to fill out, these will consist of; the non-custodial parents' full legal name, last known address, last known telephone number,...... half of the document... and the best interests of their children. It is not the amount of child support that is paid that is important as you do the best you can for your children and support them as best you can. The enforcement of child support and the introduction of harsher punishments not only serve to make the lives of non-paying parents more difficult, but also to ensure a better life for their children. Works Cited (Texas Child Support Enforcement Resource Center, 2011) Retrieved from http://www.supportcollectors. com/resources_texas.php#stats(Huffington Post UK, 2011) Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2011/09/02/child-support-dodgers-mos_n_946102.html#s348352&title=Ive_Become_A(Texas' Child Support Collection Data Presents a Mixed Picture, 2010) Retrieved from http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/legislature/stories/080310dntexnuchild.2b72be0.html