FAQs

How do I get a child support order established?: If you do not have a child support order established for your child/children, the local child support agency will assist you. The child's parent, guardian, legal custodial or the person whom the child lives can contact the CSEA for assistance in obtaining an order for payment of child support and health care for the child/children. To determine the amount of support a parent is required to pay, the CSEA or court will use the "Ohio Child Support Guidelines." Both parents must provide verification of their income for the past six months or provide their most current income tax return.

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Child Support Orders

1. How do I get a child support order established?: If you do not have a child support order established for your child/children, the local child support agency will assist you. The child's parent, guardian, legal custodial or the person whom the child lives can contact the CSEA for assistance in obtaining an order for payment of child support and health care for the child/children. To determine the amount of support a parent is required to pay, the CSEA or court will use the "Ohio Child Support Guidelines." Both parents must provide verification of their income for the past six months or provide their most current income tax return.

2. How do I get my child support order adjusted?: Over a period of time, circumstances change which may require a change in the original support order; the parties' income may increase or decrease as an example. This may reflect a change in the amount of child support paid. If this has happened you should contact your child support agency and request a review of the current order of support. In order to facilitate this process, you must cooperate with your child support worker and provide all information they request. Failure to provide necessary documentation could result in the agency making assumptions about our income and living circumstances.