What If I Don't Know Where The Father Of My Child Lives?

Other 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: 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
• Q: What Do I Do If I Have Completed The Paternity Affidavit But I Now Think I Am Not The Dad?
  A: You need to contact the CSEA in the county where the mom resides to sign a rescission document as long as it has been 60 days or less since the affidavit has been … More