Even though you may not be working, there are other sources of income that the court may look to for a child support order. These could include workers’ compensation, fellowship or grant, annuity payment or pension payments. Benefit amounts from unemployment checks, Social Security Disability, VA or retirement benefits will also qualify as income for child support purposes. If you are not working and have no income and are not disabled, the court may order you to perform and job search and keep a log of the various positions that you apply for, given your qualifications.