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Where a child’s parents were never married, most states provide that the child’s biological mother has sole physical custody unless the biological father takes steps to have himself considered for custody. Those steps include obtaining a court’s finding of paternity and filing a petition for custody. In some states, this is a bifurcated (two-step) process; […]

Check also: State and Local IV-D Agencies on the WEB (Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement – OCSE website) A ALABAMA Department of Human Resources, Division of Child Support, 50 Ripley Street, Montgomery, AL 36130-1801, (334) 242-9300, FAX: (334) 242-0606, 1-800-284-4347 [1] ALASKA Child Support Enforcement Division, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 310, Anchorage, AK 99501-6699, […]

Every state has an agency to help obtain and enforce child support payments and deal with related issues. A good first step for you would be to consult your local phone book and call the agency. Check under child support in the government section. The procedures can get bureaucratic some complain, but it is worth […]

Contents Introduction What is Adoption Different Types of Adoption Getting Started Voluntary Consent Termination of Parental Rights for “Cause” The Home Study Custody Post-Placement Assessment and Finalization Foreign Adoptions Special Needs Children Legal Counsel Local Rules for Adoption Resources 1. INTRODUCTION Bringing a child into a family through adoption is a wonderful experience. Many families, […]

Check also: State and Local IV-D Agencies on the WEB (Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement – OCSE website) A ALABAMA Department of Human Resources, Division of Child Support, 50 Ripley Street, Montgomery, AL 36130-1801, (334) 242-9300, FAX: (334) 242-0606, 1-800-284-4347 [1] ALASKA Child Support Enforcement Division, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 310, Anchorage, AK 99501-6699, […]

GLOSSARY OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TERMS administrative procedure – method by which support orders are made and enforced by an executive agency rather than by courts and judges Aid to Families with Dependent Children – assistance payments made on behalf of children who don’t have the financial support of one of their parents by reason […]