In the 1990's:

• half of marriages resulted in divorce
• over 32% of children were born to unmarried mothers
• over 23 million children lived in single-parent homes
• 20% of children lived below the poverty line

Within single-parent homes, only 60% had legally binding support orders.  Of these:

• 50% received full payment
• 25% received partial payment
• 25% received nothing

Financial institution data match (i.e., matching information on delinquent obligors against records of their financial accounts), has significantly increased collections toward past payments due for support of children.  Indirect benefits for children include initiation of regular payments through wage withholding and payment of the amount due in one lump sum.