What do I need to major in to be able to help people in child support?

Question

I want to be able to track and locate deadbeat parents that won't pay child support. What is the best major at the highest level to do this?

Answer 1

You can study criminal justice, social work or law. Or you can study anything else that interests you and get some good on the job experience. A lot of people don't work in the same field that they majored in.

Answer 2

You need to study family law and then work pro bono when you become a lawyer. The reason is, most custodial parents who have been stiffed by deadbeat ex spouses usually don't have the money to pursue the matter. And, I don't care what anyone has to say about "just turn them in to the DA.".....it's a whole lot more complicated than that.

Answer 3

you should pursue a degree in political science or with an emphasis on public administration or government and political processes. If you want a Master's degree, you should get follow your B.A. degree in the same area. Some fields in social work may help you too, but as someone with a B.A. in political science I would recommend poli sci. However,as a male I haven't had much luck getting a job in that field, but hopefully you will have better luck than I do.

Answer 4

He must file in court for a hearing. Since it was not through a choice of his own, he can probably get a reduction. In California, where I went through the same thing, the courts hearing date was two months after I filed. I won the reduction and they back ordered the lower payment retroactively to the day I filed. So it is very important he file the papers immediately. .

Answer 5

Social Work or even Law or something police related.

Knowledge of the court system is a plus!

Answer 6

I don't know what classes you need to take, but coming from a Mom who is owed $29,000+ in back child support, I applaud your aspirations. Thank you!!!