Hire a child support Lawyer or Child Support Collection Agency
Lawyer vs. Agency: The Best Way to Collect the Child Support You’re Owed
Falling behind on child support is unfortunately common, and for custodial parents, collecting what’s owed can feel overwhelming. Should you hire a lawyer to represent you in court? Or is a collection agency the better option? The truth is: both have advantages — but at Child Support 2 Collect, you don’t have to choose.
Our founder,
Steven Sinkin, owns both The Sinkin Law Firm and Child Support 2 Collect. That means when you work with us, you get the
best child support attorneys in the business combined with the persistence and resources of a dedicated collection agency.
The Lawyer Approach
Hiring a child support lawyer gives you the strength of the law on your side. An attorney can:
- File enforcement actions in court
- Request wage garnishments or liens on property
- Seek judgments that include arrears and interest
- Represent you in front of a judge
This legal power is essential if the parent who owes support is uncooperative or tries to hide assets. The downside? Traditional law firms often charge
expensive hourly fees, which can make legal help feel out of reach for many parents.
The Agency Approach
Child support collection agencies focus on tracking down payments and enforcing obligations. Agencies typically:
- Monitor arrears and calculate interest
- Work directly with state enforcement offices
- Use databases and tools to locate non-paying parents
- Collect on arrears without large upfront fees
This persistence can be invaluable, but agencies usually cannot appear in court on your behalf. They are limited to administrative and enforcement channels.
Why Choose Child Support 2 Collect?
At Child Support 2 Collect, you don’t have to choose between a lawyer or an agency — you get both.
Because Steven Sinkin owns The Sinkin Law Firm and Child Support 2 Collect, our clients benefit from:
- Legal expertise: The same attorneys who win tough enforcement cases in court.
- Agency persistence: Skilled investigators and collectors who pursue every available avenue to recover what you’re owed.
- No upfront cost: We only get paid when you do, making our services accessible to families who need them most.
- Full-spectrum enforcement: From wage garnishment to property liens to court action, we cover all bases.
Simply put:
you’re not just hiring a collection agency — you’re hiring a law firm too.
The Bottom Line
Collecting unpaid child support is not just about paperwork — it’s about ensuring your child gets the financial support they deserve.
- Hiring only a lawyer: You get strong legal representation, but it may be costly.
- Hiring only an agency: You get persistent follow-up, but limited legal options.
- Hiring Child Support 2 Collect: You get both — powerful attorneys and tireless collection support — all at no upfront cost.
When you choose Child Support 2 Collect, you’re choosing the most effective path to finally collecting what’s rightfully yours.
"My children were 47, 45 and 43 years old. I had not received a payment for 25 years. My ex-husband passed away and I had always thought his children would inherit from him. He did not have them in his Will and I had finally had enough. I hired Child Support 2 Collect and within 14 days they froze his bank accounts. I collected $166,736.84. I would recommend them to anyone who is owed money. They really know what they are doing and they have changed my life."
— Mary Day
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Collecting Child Support
Is it better to hire a lawyer or an agency to collect child support?
It depends on your situation. A lawyer can take your case to court, obtain judgments, and file enforcement actions, but often charges high hourly fees. An agency is persistent in tracking arrears and working with enforcement offices but usually cannot represent you in court.
How is Child Support 2 Collect different from a regular agency?
Unlike most agencies, Child Support 2 Collect is backed by The Sinkin Law Firm, owned by our founder Steven Sinkin. That means we combine the persistence of a collection agency with the legal power of top child support attorneys — all with no upfront cost.
Can Child Support 2 Collect take my case to court if needed?
Yes. Because of our law firm connection, we can pursue enforcement actions in court when necessary. This sets us apart from typical agencies that must stop short of legal representation.
Do I have to pay upfront to hire Child Support 2 Collect?
No. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we only get paid when you do. This makes our services accessible to all custodial parents, not just those who can afford expensive legal retainers.
Why not just hire a lawyer directly instead of using Child Support 2 Collect?
Hiring a lawyer alone gives you legal support, but it often comes at a high hourly cost. With Child Support 2 Collect, you get legal expertise and agency-level persistence without paying upfront. It’s the best of both worlds.