What does “private child support case” mean?

If you have a child support order that was set by a court but have not asked a local child support agency for help enforcing the order, that case is called “private.” Please note that private cases do not automatically go to Child Support Services once a court order is filed. In private cases, the State still processes the payments made by withholding wages through the employer of the parent paying support. If you have a private case and want help, either with enforcement or with keeping track of your payments to prove your compliance, you have the right to open a case with Child Support Services.