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DOMESTIC RELATIONS FORMS
Filing a New Case or Reopening or Enforcing an Existing Case 
Child Support
INSTRUCTIONS:   Be sure to download and complete all the forms indicated for your case type. You can click on "FORMS PACKAGE" to download al the required forms for that case type, OR select each form individually from the list provided. 
Child Support Enforcement Administration's Child Support Calculator
CASE TYPE:  Child Support Only-First Time FORMS PACKAGE
red check boxI want to begin receiving child support for children in my case. 
       There is no current order for support.
red check boxI am not seeking a divorce at this time.
red check boxI am not seeking custody at this time.

NOTE 1You may be able to receive assistance in pursuing child support from your local child support enforcement office. The office will assign an attorney to pursue the matter in court if necessary.

Includes: 
DRIN1
DCIR
DR1 
DR30
DR34 (not fillable)
DR35 (not fillable)
NOTE 2:  Do you have a court order granting you custody of the children for whom you are seeking support?  If not, you may want to ask the court to grant you custody as well.  While you do not need to have a custody order to get child support, a custody order may provide stability for you and your children.  If you think that the other parent or opposing side will not agree to give you custody, you should consult with a lawyer before filing.
   
CASE TYPE: Child Support Only-Modification FORMS PACKAGE
red check boxI want to change the amount of child support that I receive OR pay. Includes:
DRIN6
DCIR
DR6 
DR30
DR34 (not fillable)
DR35  (not fillable)
CASE TYPE: Child Support-Contempt FORMS PACKAGE
red check boxI have an order for child support but it is not being paid. DRIN2
DR2 
DR53 
CASE TYPE: Child Support - Other FORM NEEDED
red check box I want to stay service of an earnings withholding order DR74
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