This section outlines the responsibilities of the support enforcement agency, including the secretary's authority to ensure service provision. It also covers the right to private counsel, circumstances for nondisclosure of information to protect individuals, and clarifies that nonparentage cannot be used as a defense in support cases. Key provisions include agency oversight, private legal representation, confidentiality exceptions, and parentage legal standards.
The secretary can order agencies to perform their duties or provide services directly if they neglect or refuse to do so.
Yes, individuals have the right to employ private counsel for proceedings authorized under this part.
If disclosure would unreasonably risk health, safety, or liberty, a tribunal can order that your address or other identifying info remain undisclosed.
No, if parentage has been legally established, it cannot be used as a defense in support proceedings.