New change in effect October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011:

In accordance with the Federal Deficit Reduction Act, DCSS is required to collect a $25 annual fee for services provided in child support cases where:

• The family has never received cash assistance benefits such as TANF,CalWorks, or AFDC. 
• You (the custodial party) have received $500 or more in child support payments during the previous Federal Fiscal Year (October 1, 2009 -September 30, 2010) 
• You have not already paid a 25 child support annual fee in another state

There may be other exemptions and you will receive further information via the US mail in the near future.

• Establish court orders for paternity, child support, and medical coverage
• Locate the non-custodial parent and his/her assets to enforce the court order
• Collect and distribute support payments
• Maintain accounts of payments paid and due
• Modify court orders when appropriate
• Enforce court orders for child, family, spousal, and medical support

• We do not legally represent either the custodial or non-custodial party's interests. Our attorneys are not your attorneys.

• We have the final decision as to which enforcement actions will or will not be taken in a case.
• We cannot assist with visitation or custody issues.
• We cannot obtain divorce decrees nor represent either party in a divorce action.
• We cannot establish or modify spousal support orders.
• We cannot obtain or enforce restraining orders except those orders, which include child support.