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To reinstate a passport in Maryland after child support arrears, ensure a court-approved repayment agreement is in place. Confirm with the Maryland Child Support Administration (CSA) that payments are current, and request CSA to notify the U.S. Department of State. Contact CSA by phone for immediate assistance, providing the clients name, case number, repayment details, and proof of payments.Full Conversation
Well, I accidentally hit enter before I was finished typing, but you accurate guessed my question. The court has approved the agreement, and Client has been making timely payments on the first of every month for a few months now. I wanted to know how to proceed with getting his passport reinstated. Do we contact CSA and then CSA lets the State Department know that Client is repaying his arrears? What I've seen online seems to support that process but I wanted to check with you first.
Yes, you are correct. Here's the process for passport reinstatement in Maryland:
- Contact the Maryland Child Support Administration (CSA) to confirm that your client's payments are up-to-date.
- Request CSA to notify the U.S. Department of State about the repayment.
- The State Department will then process the passport reinstatement.
Do you need any specific contact details for the CSA or further assistance?
Do I contact CSA by letter, phone call or email? Which is best?
It's generally best to contact the Maryland Child Support Administration (CSA) by phone for immediate assistance. This allows you to directly confirm details and receive real-time answers.
Would you like the contact details for the CSA?
Yes. And can you tell me what information I need before contacting them?
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Here's what you need before contacting the Maryland Child Support Administration (CSA):
- Your client's name and case number.
- Details of the repayment agreement.
- Proof of timely payments.
- Your client's contact information.
Would you like the contact details for the CSA?
Yes, please.
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Maryland Child Support Administration (CSA)
Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-support/
Make sure to have all the required details ready before contacting them. Good luck with the passport reinstatement process! Our client owed over $*,* in back child support and is only able to pay $*/month which is in accordance with a court modification order. However, child support says that his balance has to be $* before he can reinstate his passport. Can an immigration attorney do anything to help client reinstate his passport?
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An immigration attorney might not directly assist with reinstating a passport due to child support arrears, as this is primarily a child support issue. However, they can advise on any immigration consequences of not having a passport. Your client should continue working with the CSA and possibly a family law attorney to resolve the arrears and reinstate the passport.
We are Client's attorney, and we are the ones who got the modification done. However, Client is in very poor health and could die without ever seeing his children again.
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Your client’s situation is quite serious given his health condition. While an immigration attorney may not directly assist with passport issues related to child support arrears, you might consider seeking a family law attorney’s advice to explore any possible avenues for expediting the process.
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