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Child Support office State programs assists custodial parents by establishing parentage and orders for child and medical support, locating noncustodial parents and their property, enforcing child and medical support orders, and modifying support orders as appropriate. In some states Non-custodial parents enrolled in an insurance plan at work may be required to include the child under this coverage while those not covered by any insurance plan may be required to obtain medical coverage, if available at a reasonable cost. Child support Programs provide assistance which helps to ensure that parents fulfill their mutual obligation to financially support and provide health care for their children.
Steps In Establishing Child Support
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Open a child support case
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Locate the noncustodial parent
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Establish paternity
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File a child support support order
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Set-up child support payment
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Enforce the order
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Review the order
Child support assistance/enforcement may be provided by private attorneys, legal clinics, family law facilitators’ offices or child support enforcement programs which are available in all states, often as a component of the district attorney’s office. Child support office services helps children receive the financial support necessary for their growth and development. Included are services for people who want to locate an absent parent; establish paternity; establish a child support order; request that the non-custodial parent provide health insurance for a child in conjunction with a child support order; change the amount of a child support award; dispute a child support award; or enforce payment of child support monies in cases where the supporting parent is delinquent in paying or refuses to pay or make health insurance arrangements altogether. Child support is money paid by one parent to another for the maintenance, including the education, of their children following the dissolution of their marriage or other relationship.
ASK YOUR CHILD SUPPORT QUESTION
Child support office agencies provide the following services:
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locate noncustodial parents
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establish paternity
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establish and enforce support orders
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modify orders when appropriate
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collect and pay child support payments
Child Support programs promote parent accountability and self sufficiency while reducing the public’s responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. These child support social services are available to all parents who need them.
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My kids father /my husband died in 2006, is there any way i can get any type of assistance from his death
Q) My kids father /my husband died in 2006, is there any way i can get any type of assistance from his death A) You would not be able to get assistance from the child support office as your child’s father is no longer alive. You may be able to get some assistance from the Social Security… Continue Reading
I’m trying to get a new card, so I can get my money at bank of America. I lost my other card.
Q) My name is Viola S***** and I’m trying to get a new card, so I can get my money at bank of America. I lost my other card. THANK YOU I just need a phone number where I can reach them. A) Please visit your state child support office website for phone contact information. Continue Reading
What happens when farther does not show up for Dna testing
Q) What happens when farther does not show up for Dna testing A) If the person refuses to take a court-ordered paternity test, it could result in legal consequences. For example, the potential father may be held in contempt of court for violating the court order. This can result in fines or criminal charges. Or, a judge… Continue Reading
My fiance fell behind in child support payments.. was taken to jail..just doesn’t seem right
Q) Hi. Last year in November, my fiance fell behind in his child support payments, and was taken to jail. His mother got sick and we all thought she was going to die, so to get out of jail the court offered him drug court even though he’s never been on drugs nor has had a… Continue Reading
My ex-husband employer haven’t been sending in my child support. What do I do?
Q) My ex-husband employer haven’t been sending in my child support but they were taking it out of my check. What do I do? A) A good suggestion would be to have your ex-husband verify on his pay-stub that his child support payments are being withdrawn from his pay. He could then ask his employer why… Continue Reading
Child support put hold on my checks, said I must come in to the office. I live an hour away and can’t miss work.
Q) The courts gave me custody of my 2 great grandchildren. Child support has put a hold on my checks because I have not complied with them but when I call to find out what I need to do they say I must come in to the office. I live an hour away and work Monday… Continue Reading
Husband pays child support..received letter stating judgement satisfied .. Now a new total owed..
Q) My husband pays child support and although he received a letter stating that his judgement of arrears has been satisfied, there is now a new total of an additional $807 now on his account labeled as arrears. when we call to find out where this came from the operators all state they cant tell him.… Continue Reading
My children’s father recently came off of disability. how do I go about getting child support for them?
Q) My children’s father recently came off of disability and is working. I am no longer receiving child support. He is currently working, how do I go about getting child support for them? He says he will take care of it, but I can’t help but worry. A) The court will usually order a temporary modification of… Continue Reading
How can we get a child support order review to have it modified? Financial’s changed for both parties
Q) How can we get a child support order review to have it modified? Financial’s changed for both parties A) If your financial situation has changed it is possible that your child support order could be change to match your change of income. If you are unemployed and have no source of income when your child support… Continue Reading
I filed for child support on my ex..we have gotten back together..he missed his court date.. Will he get in trouble?
Q) I did live in Franklin North Carolina and I filed for child support on my ex but I moved back to Indiana and we have gotten back together and he got a letter in the mail saying he missed the court date and that he is ordered to pay $600 a month now since… Continue Reading
My husband pays his ex child support, support owed, child will turn 18, then what happens?
Q) My husband pays his ex child support. She has been ordered to pay (by magistrate) uninsured medical expenses – they are reducing her child support that she received by 20%. However, the child will turn 18/graduate this June (in four months) and the reduction in child support will not even come close to covering what… Continue Reading
I have a child support continuance My brother has hemorrhaged and is in ICU Ina coma, I cant leave him.
Q) I have a child support continuance I am to go to on Wed. My brother has hemorrhaged and is in ICU Ina coma. I am afraid to leave him because we don’t know if he will live. How do I let court know? A) You will need to postpone your court date. There are reasons you… Continue Reading
How can I get child support papers for 2 daddy..
Q) How can I get child support papers for 2 daddy.. A) Please visit your State Child Support Office website or office of child support services for information. Continue Reading
Father does not get to visit child, pays $500 for child support, lost license home and family due to mother moving away.
Q) Child lives with mother and father was granted visitation rights. Mother refuses to pick up phone calls or answer any text messages that attempt the father to schedule visits. Father starts paying child support on time to show that he’s willing to help but starts to fall behind because even with attempting to file contempt… Continue Reading
My son is currently living with me I am paying child support. I am sick of paying.
Q) Son has been living with me since December of 2016 an is currently living with me I am paying child support an it’s going to his grand mother I am sick of paying while I take care of him she is getting money while he lives with me this is fraud immediate action needs to… Continue Reading
I just went to court and was awarded Child Support but the judge didn’t say how they would be paid.
Q) Hi, I just went to court and was awarded Child Support but the judge didn’t say how they would be paid. In Orange County, NY if the respondent doesn’t show for the court dates and a decision is made without them, will the support be docked automatically from the respondents paycheck? I know the respondent… Continue Reading
I have been paying my arrears and they say i haven’t. I have receipts where i did. They threaten to kill my license
Q) No one knows anythig in carrolton. I have been paying my arrears and they say i haven’t. I have receipts where i did. They threaten to kill my license for being back three months. I wish to have a court appearance to prove i have. Can you help me please. C***********@gmail.com 7** 4**0 9***. Thanks… Continue Reading
i have been paying support for 3 weeks, the mother of my child still has not received it yet
Q) i have been paying support for 3 weeks now and the mother of my child still has not received it yet and it is taken right out of my check every week so what should i do about that A) For most child support services – payments are processed and disbursed within two business days… Continue Reading
I am being wrongfully charged. my ex-wife lied and she’s getting more of my income than I am
Q) I am being wrongfully charged. I was getting ssi and my sons received a check also, but my exwife lied and she’s getting more of my income than I am. I can’t afford my own houseing. I have to live with relatives! Please help me! A) If you feel your ex-wife has lied about her income… Continue Reading
Child support of Florida says i owe over 6,000 in child support, that’s incorrect i have my paystubs to prove
Q) hello,child support of Florida says i owe over 6,000 in child support but that’s incorrect i have my paystubs to prove that but they want to suspend my license,i cant get in touch with anyone from child support to have them correct this mistake which happens every year around tax time like someone isnt doing… Continue Reading
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Where do I apply for help in obtaining child support?
What documents do I need to bring to the child support office?
Is there a child support application application fee?
My income has changed, can my order be revised?
How long do I have to pay child support?
I just found out I was named father of a child I never even knew about.
I can’t find my child and the custodial parent. What can I do?
Is there a limit to money taken from my paycheck for child support?
Will I receive the entire amount of support paid?
My child’s father has moved state, can income withholding work
Is it possible to collect the support payments from personal property?
Can’t find noncustodial parent, does it mean I can’t get cash assistance?
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I’m so upset and have been given the run around in person and on phone my funds were put on hold to update thebarrars amount my ex owes I’ve provided the information and so have NJ where my case originally was and I’m told just wait just wait theyre busy I am the custodial parent and my ex has been MIA for almost 4 yrs. This is truly not right and unprofessional how long does it take to update a number?