Where Is The Scale That Is Used In Setting The Amount Of A Child Support Order?
You can review the child support guideline by accessing the Legislative Information System website, and looking at Section 20108.2. of the Code of Virginia. Please keep in mind that many factors are involved in determining a child support obligation and unless all of the figures that are used are accurate, the amount of support determined will not be correct. To convert weekly gross income and weekly expenses into monthly income and expenses, multiply by 52 and then divide that figure by 12 (example: $450 multiplied by 52 equals $23,400. $23,400 divided by 12 equals $1950 per month); To convert income and expenses that are received and paid every two weeks, multiply by 26 and then divide that figure by 12 (example: $900 multiplied by 26 equals $23,400 per year. $23,400 divided by 12 equals $1950 monthly); To convert semimonthly income and expenses, simply multiply by 2. If you have a Virginia case and feel that your order should be reviewed, please refer to the Child Support & You handbook for additional information on this procedure.
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Department Of Child Support Enforcement Contact Information
A: Virginia Department of Social Services 730 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.692.1900
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Dcse District Offices
A: Abingdon District Office 190 Patton Street Abingdon, VA 24210 1(800)9224903 (Toll Free) Areas Served: Bland, Bristol, Buchanan, Dickenson, Giles, Lee, Norton, …
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Do I Need To Tell Dcse When I Move?
A: Yes! Custodial and noncustodial parents are required to notify us promptly and in writing of any change in address.
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Can Dcse Help With Questions Or Problems About Custody Or Visitation?
A: No. DCSE cannot address custody or visitation. These issues can only be addressed by a court.
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How Can Dcse Assist With Establishing Paternity?
A: If one of the parties applies for DCSE services, DCSE can take steps to establish paternity for a child.
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If A Judge Makes A Decision I Disagree With, What Can I Do?
A: You may wish to obtain legal counsel. If the decision (or order) can be appealed, you must appeal to the appropriate court within the specified time period. If you …
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Why Is It So Hard To Reach My Child Support Office By Phone?
A: Customer services representatives are consistently answering telephone inquiries, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Due to the number of inquiries, you may …
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When I Was A Child, The Non-Custodial Parent Did Not Pay The Support He/She Was Ordered To Pay. Can I Collect The Money That Is Owed?
A: No. Although you are no longer a minor, the child support owed was and continues to be payable to the custodial parent, who was your caretaker during that time. The …
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Do You Have An Attorney I Can Talk To About A Question I Have Related To Child Support?
A: No. DCSE attorneys act on the behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia. They do not represent the custodial or noncustodial parent or provide individuals with legal …
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How Does Dcse Determine How Much Support Someone Should Pay?
A: DCSE utilizes the child support guideline scale that is part of the Code of Virginia. The guideline was developed with input from custodial and noncustodial …
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