It's not a matter of whether they "make" the custodial parent file, it's whether they have a right to file on your behalf. If the child is not on a cash budget, then the answer is that they generally do not file on this basis. For a full assessment, schedule a consultation with a Rockland/Westchester Child Support attorney.   -- David Bliven, Westchester Child Support attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)