Todd Worthley is an attorney at and owner of a Portland, Oregon, law firm. Over the course of more than 25 years as a legal professional, Todd Worthley has gained experience in various areas of family law, including child support and spousal support.

The state of Oregon strives to find amenable solutions to every aspect of the child support payment process. The most common method of payment for parents involves a simple payroll deduction. The Oregon Child Support Program works directly with employers, who withhold a predetermined amount from an employee’s paycheck and forward the funds to the program. The program subsequently distributes the payment to the receiving child, making for a timely, easy exchange every month.

This method of child support payment, of course, does not work for everyone. Most notably, self-employed and overseas parents must determine the best way to make child support payments. Payments can be made in person at a recognized kiosk or by mailing a check or money order. The program also accepts online credit and debit payments.

These options represent just a fraction of the payment features supported by the Oregon Child Support Program. Payments can even be made on behalf of another individual. To learn more about payments and program services, please visit www.doj.state.or.us.