When Should I Apply For Child Support Services?

Other Oregon Family Law FAQs

• Q: What Is The Child Support Program?
  A: Federal law requires each state to have a child support program. In Oregon, the Department of Human Services oversees the program. It is the goal of the Child Support … More
• Q: Who Is Entitled To Child Support Services?
  A: Child support services are available to both custodial and noncustodial parents. Even if you or the other parent live in another state, you can apply for services in … More
• Q: What Agency In Oregon Enforces Child Support Orders?
  A: The Central Operations Region Accounting Teams of DCS provide the billing and accounting services. These Teams have a 24­hour toll­free number (below) to help … More
• Q: What Is Expected Of Me?
  A: If you are thinking of applying for public assistance, you may want to contact your local District Attorney first. They may be able to help you get child support, … More
• Q: How Do I Get Services?
  A: If your child receives public assistance, your child support case should be referred to DCS automatically. That is also true if your child is in the custody of the … More
• Q: What Services Will The Division Of Child Suppot Not Provide?
  A: Legal Advice  Neither the Division of Child Support (DCS) nor the District Attorney is your attorney. They cannot give you legal advice. They represent the State … More
• Q: What If I Have A Grievance?
  A: Parties in child support cases are entitled to fair, professional, courteous and accurate service from offices of the Oregon Child Support Program. If you have a … More
• Q: Who Do I Contact?
  A: If you receive public assistance and have questions about establishing paternity or establishing, modifying or enforcing a support order, contact the nearest Division … More
• Q: In Oregon, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
  A: Yes, Oregon law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement.   However, if that modification or … More
• Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Oregon?
  A: The Oregon Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement … More