Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is The Kids General Information Line: 1-800-442-Kids?
  The KIDS line is a phone system that can give you general information about DCS services and how to establish a case. KIDS has information about date and amount of the last payment and many other … more
• How Can Dcs Enforce Support If The Non-Custodial Parent Lives Out Of State Or In Another Country?
  If the noncustodial parent lives in another state or U.S. territory, DCS can ask the other jurisdiction to establish or enforce a support order. Once the case is sent to another jurisdiction, the … more
• How Long Does It Take To Get Support After I Apply? How Long Does It Take To Get Support After I Apply?
  The length of time depends on several things. Sometimes you can receive a child support payment within the first month after DCS takes collection action. The process can take longer if there is no … more

Legal Articles

• Enforcing a Child Support Order Out of State
  While a parent living out of state may make enforcing your child support order a bit tricky, it certainly doesn’t make it impossible.  The first step is to find the other parent’s address.  In some cases, this may require hiring a private investigator or using locator resources from your local child support office.  Every state has a parent locator service, and local … more
• Will my sexual orientation prevent me from adopting a child?
  While adoption law can seem complicated for any parents looking to adopt, it becomes even more complex if the prospective adoptive parents are a same-sex couple, or if the prospective adoptive parent is both single and gay. Each state has different laws regarding adoption by same-sex couples and gay individuals; for instance, in some states, the law does not allow unmarried persons to … more

Free Legal Forms

• Wpf Drpscu 09.0200, Confidential Information Form (Dissolution Of Marriage: Start The Case)
• Wpf Drpscu 09.0210, Addendum To Confidential Information Form (Dissolution Of Marriage: Start The Case)
• Wpf Dr 01.0200, Summons (Dissolution Of Marriage: Start The Case)
• Wpf Drpscu 01.0250, Return Of Service (Dissolution Of Marriage: Start The Case)

Legal Guides

• Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
  Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
• Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt

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