WE CAN HELP !

The County Department of Child Support Services offers free services to parents
and helps them meet their responibilities to their children.

This website provides general information about the child support program. It is intended to help the reader understand child support laws. It should not be used as legal advice.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

Establishing paternity (fatherhood)

Locating parents

Establishing child support orders

Establishing medical support orders

Enforcing child and spousal support orders

Modifying child support orders

Collecting and distributing child support

SERVICES WE DO NOT PROVIDE:

Divorce
Custody
Visitation
Restraining orders
Establishing spousal support orders

OPENING A NEW CHILD SUPPORT CASE

To open a new child support case, the Department of Child Support Services must have information about both parents and the child. The more information, the faster a child support order can be obtained. Opening a new child support case is not necessary if one already exists.

When visiting the Department of Child Support Services to open a child support case, the custodial party should gather and bring as much information as possible. A case can still be opened without all of this information, but it will be easier to collect child support with complete information about each parent and the child. Information that is helpful is listed below:

Information about the Custodial Party

Full name, address, and phone number

Date of birth

Social Security Number*

Paycheck stubs

Name, address, and phone number of work or former employment

Tax returns for the last two years, including W-2 forms and 1099 forms

Existing child support orders

Marriage license

Divorce order or separation agreement

Information about the Child:

Each child's full name, address, and phone number

Each child's date of birth and copy of birth certificate

Each child's Social Security Number*

Proof of paternity

Information about the Noncustodial Parent:

Full name, address, and phone number

Date of birth

Social Security Number*

Name, address, and phone number of work or last job, union or self-employment information

A recent photograph or description

The names and phone numbers of friends or family

Information about past involvement with the child

The names of any clubs or organizations

Information about valuables, such as cars, motorcycles, boats, RV s, or other property

Copies of paycheck stubs, bank statements for checking, savings, or other accounts

Tax returns for the last two years, including W-2 forms and 1099 forms

The Department of Child Support Services has applications to open a child support case. The Department of Child Support Services will mail an application within five days to anyone requesting services by mail or phone. After receiving a completed application for services, a caseworker will interview the applicant within 10 days and open a case within 20 days.

Click here if you want to contact us via e-mail to order an application.

*SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER DISCLOSURE

The Department of Child Support Services is required to collect Social Security Numbers. Social Security Numbers are kept on file to establish, modify and enforce child support orders. Enrolling a child in health insurance may require the release of the child’s Social Security Number and mailing address to the other parent’s employer or the other parent. Collection Social Security Numbers is mandatory under federal law. You can still get services even if you do not have a Social Security Number.

For Frequently Asked Questions regarding Case Opening, click here

Thank You for paying your child support ! ! !