Hawaii employers no longer have the option of sending child support payments directly to the designated recipient, and must send the payments to the Child Support Enforcement Agency for processing.

According to Act 115 approved in June by Governor Lingle, CSEA will be allowed to disburse support payments by electronic transfer or direct deposit; the new law also allows for electronic copy or facsimile of a signature as proof of service for certified mail and clarifies lien payment and enforcement.