We help parents navigate the Child Support process every step of the way to create the best outcome for families. Our services include establishing parentage and Child Support orders, enforcing and modifying orders, and enrollment.
Establish Parentage
Parentage allows for the other parent’s name to be on the child's birth certificate and for the child to receive Child Support. Parentage must be established when parents are not married and have a child. Parentage can be established by:
1. Parents sign a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDOP), or
2. Parents sign a court order, or
3. DNA Test
Establish Orders
Child Support is determined by the income of both parents and amount of time the child spends with each parent. Establishing a Child Support order is based on the court’s guidelines by State Law. Parents also have an option not to attend court by to signing a Stipulation Agreement.
Enforce Orders
After a Child Support order is established, Child Support will begin collecting and distributing. The primary collection method is through the Income Withholding Order where a set amount of money is deducted from the parent’s paycheck. Other methods used include interception of State and Federal tax refunds, bank levies, and Property Liens.
Modify Orders
Parents can request a modification of their current Child Support order if their circumstances meet the required criteria:
1. An increase or decrease in earnings, or
2. Change in custody or amount of time the child spends with each parent, or
3. Military deployment, or
4. Incarceration
Enroll Into Services
By enrolling for Child Support through the Simplified Enrollment Process, parents can choose how much information to provide. To open a Child Support case, the application requires basic information about the child and the child’s parents. Our office will be in contact once the application is processed.
Parents can view their Child Support case online.
By registering and logging in to Customer Connect, they can access the case information.