The threshold amount that triggers confirmation for child support liens is which?

• A. $1,000.00
• B. $2,000.00
• C. $3,000.00
• D. $4,000.00

Answer: (C)

When a child support lien is placed against workers’ compensation benefits, the lien only becomes formally enforceable (confirmed) once the owed amount hits a minimum threshold. In Rhode Island, that threshold is three thousand dollars.

So, if arrears reach or exceed $3,000, the child support enforcement agency will confirm the lien, making it an enforceable claim against any future indemnity benefits. If the amount is below that, the agency may pursue other collection methods or delay formal confirmation, avoiding the overhead of a formal lien for small balances.