The father may contact the local office of child support enforcement to arrange a payment plan if he falls behind on child support payments. (info.legalzoom.com)
Payments may be ordered paid to a court - appointed trustee or through the state child support enforcement agency. (divorcesource.com)
Further, custodial parents who seek government benefits, such as welfare or food stamps, may be required to name the child's father and participate in child support enforcement actions. (info.legalzoom.com)