Virginia Family Law FAQs

• Q: If The Non-Custodial Parent Is Receiving General Relief Or Tanf Benefits, Can Dcse Still Collect Support For Me?
  A: No. General relief and TANF are considered welfare and DCSE cannot collect support monies from welfare benefits.
• Q: My Child Will Turn 18 Soon But He Is Still In High School. What Will Happen To The Child Support?
  A: You will need to refer to your order for support. Virginia DCSE will enforce the existing order for current support until the order stipulates the child emancipates. … More
• Q: What Actions Do You Take If The Non-Custodial Parent Lives In Another State?
  A: Virginia DCSE may decide to enforce your order for support through long­arm procedures if it is determined that is the most suitable way to obtain the support to … More
• Q: I Live In Another State. Can I Get Help From Dcse In Virginia?
  A: If you already have a child support case open in the state in which you reside, you should contact the child support agency in that state to learn if it has requested … More
• Q: I See You Publish A Most Wanted Poster. How Do You Decide What Non-Custodial Parents To Include On The List?
  A: DCSE has certain criteria that must be met before a non­custodial parent is considered for the Most Wanted poster. Some of the specific criteria includes: … More
• Q: I Have Been Receiving The Same Amount Of Support For Many Years. How Can I Get More Money?
  A: You may request that your order be reviewed under certain circumstances. For information regarding support order review and adjustment, please refer to the Child … More
• Q: Can I Have My Child Support Payments Deposited Directly Into My Bank Account?
  A: Yes, if you have a bank account in your name, you may complete an application for direct deposit and mail it, along with a voided check or pre­printed deposit … More
• Q: I Am Going To Change Banks And I Have Direct Deposit. What Should I Do?
  A: You must complete a new application for direct deposit (PDF) and mail it, along with a voided check or pre­printed deposit slip, to P.O. Box 10250, Richmond, … More
• Q: I Am Having Problems With My Bank And Want To Stop My Direct Deposit. What Should I Do?
  A: You must mail or fax a signed statement to P.O. Box 10250, Richmond, Virginia 23240, fax number 804­692­2347, requesting that your direct deposit be stopped. … More
• Q: Where Should I Send Payments?
  A: Make payments payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, and mail to P.O. Box 570, Richmond Virginia, 23218­0570. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON ALL …
• Q: I Just Lost My Job And Can't Afford To Pay The Support I'm Ordered To. What Can I Do?
  A: You remain financially responsible for your child or children. It is expected you will soon return to gainful employment. An order for support is a legal obligation … More

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