What is the Florida State Disbursement Unit (SDU)?

The Florida State Disbursement Unit (SDU) is required by Federal Law to collect and disburse child support payments ordered by the court.

The Florida State Disbursement Unit was established pursuant to Florida Statutes, s. 61.1824 and the Federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1999 (commonly known as the Welfare Reform Act). Also, pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, the SDU provides one central address for the collection and disbursement of child support payments in cases enforced by the Department of Revenue.

In Florida, cases with an initial support order issued on or after January 1, 1994, in which the obligor's child support is being paid through an Income Deduction Order/Income Withholding Order (IDO/IWO) are also collected and disbursed by the SDU.

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1. Where do I obtain Florida child support arrearage information regarding workers' compensation claimants?
2. What is child support?
3. Who is the obligor?
4. Who is the obligee?
5. What is the Florida State Disbursement Unit (SDU)?
6. What is an Income Deduction Order/Income Withholding Order (IDO/IWO) (Florida Statute 61.1301)?
7. When will my employer start making payments through the SDU?
8. How do I get help when I am not receiving court ordered child support?
9. How to enforce Child Support payments?
10. What are methods of payment?
11. What if I have a payment inquiry?
12. How can I file a payment reduction or increase?
13. How can I get credit for child support payments made directly to the recipient?
14. How can I have my payment deposited into my bank account?