HOW IT WORKS

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Either parent (or legal guardian) can enroll for support

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Before a child support order can be made, both parents must be located

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The parent being asked to pay will be legally notified with a Summons and Complaint packet

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If named in a case, you have the right to request proof of legal parentage and we will help you free of charge

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If both parents can agree on an amount, they can avoid court by filing a “Stipulated Agreement”

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If there is no stipulated agreement, a judge decides the support amount

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After a child support order is set, payments are scheduled to begin

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Parents who refuse to pay or delay paying support face enforcement actions and interest charges

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If either party has a change in circumstances they may qualify for “modification”

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At this time both parents are notified, and the case stays open for 60 days after this notification

*If you already have a court order for child support and need to have that order enforced, you must first open a case.