Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Child Support Services

Key Information

Child Support Process

There are 7 steps involved in setting up your case:

1. Open a child support case

2. Locate the noncustodial parent (NCP)

3. Establish paternity

4. File a support order

5. Set up payment

6. Enforce the support order

7. Review the order

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Are you struggling with access and visitation with your children?

Child Support Services may be able to help.

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Are you having trouble paying your Child Support order?

Our programs and services may be able to help you better manage these payments.

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NOTICE: DCSS Lobbies Reopening

All DCSS office lobbies have reopened and are currently operating with a limited schedule. Lobby hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Mondays and Fridays, only individuals with appointments will be allowed entry.

We encourage customers to take advantage of our self-service options to conduct business with DCSS. An in-person appointment can be arranged by calling 1-844-694-2347 or through the DCSS On the Go mobile app.