Child Support
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Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Link to the website of the state agency that runs these programs: food stamps, welfare, kinship care subsidies, foster care, child support, disability rehabilitation, and more. Content Detail
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Asking a Court to Change Child Support: Basic Information and Online Form (also called asking a court to modify child support).
Here is an information guide, which includes a link to a computer program you can use to create a court form for a change to child support, also called a "modification" of child support. The guide is called a "LibGuide" (short for Library Guide or Librarian Guide) because it can also help librarians help other people. The LibGuide has general information plus a link to a computer program a person can use to create a court form to ask for modification of child support. Content Detail
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Caring for a Relative's Child: The Kinship Care Subsidy Program (frequently asked questions).
The Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) gives monthly cash to eligible people taking care of children who are related, but not their own. You can also listen to a sound recording of this resource. Read More
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Check on Child Support Payments
Online way to find out about child support payments. You need a user ID and PIN number from the Department of Social Services Support Enforcement Services to get access. Content Detail
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Child Custody and Support
Basic questions and answers about child support. This information does not replace advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Content Detail
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Child-Support Call-In Center
Call toll-free for answers on active child-support cases. Content Detail
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Child Support Enforcement Access and Visitation
See this page on DCFS' web site for information about a program to help non-custodial parents get access to and visitation with their children. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Child Support Enforcement in Louisiana
This tells you what the state does to decide paternity, locate non-custodial parents for child support, and get payments for children. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Divorce: Who Gets Custody? Who Pays Support?
Kinds of divorce in Louisiana, custody, child support, and visitation. Brochure created by the Louisiana State Bar Association. Content Detail
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Frequently Asked Questions about Child Support in Louisiana
Find out when you can get child support, how, and how much. Read More
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Garnishing Wages of Military Personnel and Federal Employees. (Frequently Asked Questions)
Information about garnishing the pay of a member of the military and civilian employees paid by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Content Detail
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Handbook on Child Support Enforcement
Want to get the financial support your children are due? This handbook explains how you can help your children get what they need. Read More
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How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Internet Sites for Legal Information
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana. Content Detail
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