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Child Support

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• Frequently Asked Questions about Child Support in Louisiana (FAQs)

  Find out when you can get child support, how, and how much. Read More

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  Louisiana Family Law Task Force

• About Child Support Enforcement through DCFS (Article and Portal)

  Child Support Enforcement Services include locating a parent, establishing paternity, establishing child support orders, enforcing orders, and collection and distribution of child support. Includes information on application and paternity testing fees as well as contact information for Child Support Enforcement. Read More

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  Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Who Gets Custody? Who Pays Support? (Brochure)

  Information provided by the Lousiana State Bar Association on the grounds for divorce, information on child custody and visitation, relocation of the child, child and spousal support, and property rights. Content Detail

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  Louisiana State Bar Association

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  Spanish / Español

• Asking a Court to Modify (Change) Child Support: Basic Information and Online Form (Form)

  Use the Guide to create a court form to ask for a change to child support, also called a "modification" of child support. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• Child Support Access and Visitation for Non-Custodial Parents (Article)

  The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services provides assistance for non-custodial parents in getting access to and visitation with their children through the courts. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Child Support Handbook (FAQs, Audio and Download)

  Information in audio and handbook format on the steps to follow to establish fatherhood, obtain a support order, and collect the support due, whether you are working with your state, local, or tribal child support program or your own attorney. There is information for noncustodial parents about providing financial and emotional support to your children and keeping in touch with them, and about keeping support orders fair. Read More

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  Administration of Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Garnishing Wages of Military Personnel and Federal Employees (FAQs)

  Answers to Frequently Asked Questions 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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  Defense Finance and Accounting Service

• Child Custody and Support (Article)

  Information from the American Bar Association on child custody and support, including deciding factors for custody and guidelines for support. Content Detail

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  ABA Division of Public Education

• About Contempt of Court and Enforcing Court Orders (Issue Guide)

  This resource explains the basics of contempt of court and enforcing court orders. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab