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What Is Child Support?
Child support is money parents pay to help other people support their children. The court orders the support. The support may be part of an interim, temporary, permanent or modified court order in … more
What Is The Central Payment Center?
The Department of Social Services is the central payment center for the state and handles all disbursements. (SDCL 257A3.2) Once the modified order is filed with the Clerk of Courts, all … more
What Must Be Done Before I Can Get A Child Support Order?
To obtain any type of order, the Child Support office must notify the noncustodial parent that it is trying to establish an order. The Child Support office cannot take action in some cases if the … more
Why Is It Important To Establish A Child's Legal Father?
The establishment of paternity gives a child born outside marriage the same legal rights as a child born to married persons. Children with legal fathers are entitled to benefits through their … more
What Is The Difference Between A Legal Father And A Biological Father?
Every child has a biological father. The biological father is the man who contributed half of the child`s genetic makeup. The legal father may not be the biological father. The legal father is the … more