When someone owes money for child support, they have to pay it to the government (the Commissioner). If you're the person who should receive this money (the payee), you can't go to court or take any legal action to get the money directly from the person who owes it. There's only one exception to this rule, which is explained in another part of the law called section 180.
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Subject to section 180, no legal action may be taken by a payee in relation to any amount of financial support due and payable by a liable person to the Commissioner.
