Ohio Family Law FAQs

• Q: Who Can Get Help From A Child Support Enforcement Agency (Csea)?
  A: Anyone receiving public benefits receives free child support services and is required to cooperate with the CSEA in establishing paternity and collecting child … More
• Q: Where Do I Go To Apply For Services?
  A: You apply at your local CSEA in the county where you live.
• Q: Why Is It Important To Establish Paternity?
  A: Children have the right to support from both parents. Children need their parents to work together to provide support. This is true even when the parents are not … More
• Q: How And Where Can Paternity Be Established?
  A: Paternity can be established in the following ways. The first is through the voluntary acknowledgment process where a form known as an Acknowledgment of Paternity … More
• Q: The Father Of My Child Does Not Live In Ohio. Can I Establish Paternity And Get A Support Order?
  A: Yes. Your local CSEA can help you establish paternity and get a support order, regardless of where the father lives. In some cases, this can even be done if he lives … More
• Q: What If I Don't Know Where The Father Of My Child Lives?
  A: Your local CSEA has many resources that can be used to locate the father of your child. These resources can also be used to locate his employment and any assets he may …
• Q: Will The Csea Enforce Spousal Support (Previously Referred To As Alimony) Only Cases?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Can The Csea Assist Me With Visitation And Custody Issues?
  A: For all visitation issues, you must consult with a private attorney. Most custody issues cannot be addressed by the CSEA.
• Q: If The Non-Residential Parent Is Sending Me Money Directly, Does That Count As Child Support?
  A: No. Those payments are considered gifts.
• Q: What If A Health Insurance Company Denies An Application For Health Insurance?
  A: Assuming paternity and/or support has been established, state law says that no health insurer can deny enrollment of a child in the parent`s plan based on the fact … More

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