I have an open CA child support case but never receive anything at all

A) If you have an open child support case in California but have never received any payments, there are a few things you can do to try to get the payments started.

1. Check with your local child support agency. The first step is to contact your local child support agency to see if they have any information about why you have not been receiving payments. They may be able to tell you if the other parent is employed and if their employer is withholding child support payments from their paycheck. They may also be able to tell you if the other parent has filed for bankruptcy or if they have any other legal issues that are preventing them from paying child support.
2. File a motion for contempt. If your local child support agency is unable to help you, you may need to file a motion for contempt of court. This is a legal action that you can take to force the other parent to comply with the child support order. In order to file a motion for contempt, you will need to provide the court with evidence that the other parent is not paying child support. This evidence may include pay stubs, bank statements, or other documentation that shows that the other parent has the ability to pay child support but is not doing so.
3. Enforce the child support order. If the other parent is still not paying child support after you file a motion for contempt, you may need to take steps to enforce the child support order. This may include garnishing the other parent’s wages, suspending their driver’s license, or taking them to jail.

It is important to remember that you have the right to get the child support payments that you are owed. If you are not receiving payments, do not hesitate to contact your local child support agency or an attorney to get help.

Here are some additional tips for getting child support payments:

• Keep good records. It is important to keep track of all communication with the other parent about child support, including phone calls, emails, and letters. This documentation can be helpful if you need to take legal action to enforce the child support order.
• Be patient. It can take time to get child support payments started, especially if the other parent is not cooperative. Do not give up, and continue to take steps to enforce the child support order.
• Get help. If you are having trouble getting child support payments, you may want to get help from a lawyer or a family law facilitator. They can help you understand your rights and options, and they can represent you in court if necessary.