Enforcement Programs
Every month, thousands of parents in the Commonwealth fail to provide financial support for their children, in violation of court orders and their duty as parents. This section of our website provides links to information regarding the enforcement programs used by the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division (DOR) in enforcing parents' obligations to provide financial support for their children.
Brief Summary of All Enforcement Programs
(Enforcement Actions We Can Take for Non-payment)
Bank and Financial Institution Data Match Program
Authorized by Mass. General Law Chapter 62E, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) began operating its Bank Match Program in 1995. Inspired by its success, The Federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act signed by President Clinton in 1996 included a requirement that every state implement its own Bank Match Program. Although called "Data Match" in the federal law and in many other states, the programs are essentially the same. The difference, however, is that while nearly every other state uses its program solely for child support purposes, Massachusetts operates its Bank Match Program to enforce tax and state entitlement laws, as well.
License Suspension
Payment Intercept Program (PIP)
Ten Most Wanted
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