If the Court has ordered a parent to pay child support and that parent is not paying, this Office may assist with enforcing the child support order. In some cases, child support can be enforced without going to court.   Applicants are interviewed by a child support officer and the case is reviewed by an attorney for appropriate action.

If a parent has court-ordered possession of a child but has been denied that possession, this Office may assist with enforcing the court's order.  Applicants are first scheduled for an attorney consultation and then referred to a parent conference. The majority of cases are resolved without court intervention.  Child Access and Visitation Services

If a child's parents are married but separated or a child's parents are not married to each other, this Office can assist with securing a court order that establishing parentage, orders child support/medical support and secures visitation.  Applicants complete the attached application and are interviewed by a legal enforcement officer.  In some cases, an attorney consultation may be necessary.  

If a child has turned 18 and graduated from high school or a child has emancipated, this Office may provide services to terminate a wage withholding order for child support.  An accounting will be completed to determine whether the child support obligation has been paid in full.  If the child support account is satisfied, an attorney may prepare a letter to the parent's employer seeking termination of withholding.

By application, this Office will prepare a child support accounting.  The accounting includes a review and interpretation of the underlying order and any subsequent modification which provides for child support.   The final product calculates child support due, child support paid and any interest accrued.  A lengthy report is provided to the applicant.  A fee of $50.00 is collected for this service.

Attorney consultations are available in the areas of parentage establishment, child support enforcement, possession/visitation enforcement, and termination of wage withholding.  A fee of $50.00 is collected for this service.

The Division collects fees for services.  Because all case facts are unique, fees will be discussed during your appointment.

The DRO is a member of the 247th Family Intervention Court (Drug Court) which uses early intervention, education and treatment to assist parents with substance abuse recovery and healing.  Substance abuse intervention ensures the safety, welfare and support of children.