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Missouri Division of Child Support Enforcement

Missouri Division of Child Support Enforcement

What Does the Division of Child Support Enforcement Do?

Missouri’s Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) works on behalf of custodial parents and their children when the noncustodial parent cannot be located or does not make the required child support payments according to the court’s orders. The DCSE helps single parents who were never married as well as parents who have been divorced.

Among the services provided by the DCSE are finding parents who may be required to pay support, helping to determine the parentage of a child born out of wedlock, establishing support orders, monitoring and enforcing support orders, reviewing and modifying support orders, and facilitating the collection and disbursement of support payments.

For Families Receiving Public Assistance

The DCSE also coordinates child support for families receiving public assistance. When you receive public assistance, you sign your right to child support over to the state. In cases where the DCSE is able to establish a child support order for a family receiving public assistance, the money will be used to repay the assistance you receive.

Child Support Modifications by the DCSE

Once every three years, the DCSE will review all child support orders it has established. If there has been a substantial change in circumstances for one parent or the other, the DCSE will modify the amount of the order. In Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cases, either parent can request a modification review.

At Stange Law Firm, PC, we represent clients in all aspects of child support cases. If you have been contacted by the DCSE for any reason, contact our office to speak with a lawyer. We will provide a thorough review of your case and work with you to determine next steps. We will be there with you through the entire process, working diligently to see that your interests are protected.

In Illinois, child support services are administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ (hereafter called the Department) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS). In Kansas, child support services are administered by the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

We have an article on this topic that might help give you more information: Missouri division dedicated to child support matters.

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Helpful Information On Child Support Matters

On our webpage, we also have pages on various other topics involving support that might be helpful to you, including the pages below and those on our menu:
Missouri child support calculator
If you are looking for a child support estimate in Missouri, we have a sample Form 14 on our webpage that can help give you a general idea in terms of child support numbers for your case.
Illinois child support calculator
If you are interested in obtaining a child support estimate in Illinois, on our webpage, we have a sample Illinois child support calculator. This might be helpful in terms of giving you a general idea of child support in your case.
Kansas child support chart
If you are interested in obtaining a child support estimate in Kansas, we have a simple chart on our webpage. This might be helpful in giving an approximation.
Oklahoma child support chart
If you are interested in obtaining a child support estimate in Oklahoma, we have a simple chart on our webpage. This might be helpful in giving an approximation.
Informational support videos
We have information child support videos from some live seminars that we have hosted on our webpage that you can view.
Child support emancipation
If you are interested in know how child support emancipation works, we have information on our webpage that you can view.
College education and child support
The cost of college and university education can be an important component of child support in divorce and custody cases. Our lawyers can assist if the cost of education is an issue in your case.
Modification of child support
In some cases, the court has issued a child support order. After the passage of time, it might be important to seek a modification where there have been changed circumstances of a substantial and continuing basis. You can discuss this with our lawyers if you think a modification might be appropriate in your case.
Modification of spousal support (alimony/maintenance)
Spousal maintenance can be ordered at the conclusion of a divorce. In some cases, the parties might need to seek a modification and/or termination of a maintenance order. Our lawyers can assist in many instances.
Daycare and child support
In divorce and custody cases where there are young children, the cost of daycare or childcare can be an important issue. Our lawyers can help you work through these issues.
Dependency exemptions
The dependency exemptions can be important for many divorcing parties or unmarried couples. Our lawyers can represent you in these circumstances.
Division of Child Support Enforcement
Many child support matters end up being addressed through state administrative agencies. Our lawyers can help represent you before state child support agencies.
Wage withholding orders and garnishments
In some cases, child support can be paid either through a wage withholding order or garnishment. Our lawyers can help you navigate the process.
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From our webpage, you can also read articles about family law, view informational videos, seminar videos, listen to our podcast, download our mobile application or view support calculators for MissouriIllinois and Kansas.

If you are looking to find and hire a child custody lawyer, contact us online or by phone to schedule a consultation at any of our convenient locations.

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