What Is Involved With Establishing A Child Support Order?

The Division of Child Support Enforcement will ask the Family Court to establish a child support order if none exists. This process will result in an order that sets a monthly amount of money to be paid by a noncustodial parent for the support of a child. The amount of support is determined by a formula called the Delaware Support Formula. DCSE will also establish a medical support order for the noncustodial parent or custodial parent on behalf of the child.

Other Delaware Family Law FAQs

Q: What Services Does Dcse Provide?
A: The Division of Child Support Enforcement offers services to establish paternity, establish child support orders, and the enforcement of child support orders. More
Q: What Are Dcse's Office Hours?
A: The hours of the Division of Child Support Enforcement are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. More
Q: How Do I Change My Address?
A: For confidentiality and security reasons your address may only be changed in writing. You can visit your nearest child support office and complete a change of address … More
Q: Once The Court Sets The Amount Of The Support Can It Be Changed?
A: The Court will accept a petition for modification if it has been 2 1/2 years or more since the last order. The order will be modified based on the Delaware Child … More
Q: In Delaware, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, Delaware law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. More
Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Delaware?
A: Delaware law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by … More