Division of Child Support
The Division of Child Support (DCS) is a division in the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS). The division provides assistance to parents with minor children seeking financial support from a noncustodial parent.
Every child has a legal right to financial support from both parents.
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Where To Send Child Support Payments |
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Please make payable to the Kentucky Division of Child Support and send to the following address:
P.O. Box 14059
Lexington, KY 40512-4059
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How to Apply for Child Support Services |
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Child support services are automatically provided to current and former recipients of K-TAP and public medical assistance. Your K-TAP caseworker will refer your case to the appropriate child support office.
If you are not receiving K-TAP or medical assistance, you can apply for child support services by completing an application for services.
Contact the child support office in your county of residence to request an application.
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Child Support Voice Response System (800) 443-1576 |
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Automated access to payment and account information. This system is available from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
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How to Calculate Your Child Support Obligation |
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The following forms are used to calculate the amount of child support a noncustodial parent must pay. The CS-71.1 is only used when one parent has 100 percent of the total income for the family. When printing these forms, you must also print a copy of the Child Support Guidelines Table, in order to complete the worksheet.
- CS-71- Worksheet For Monthly Child Support Obligation
- CS-71.1 - Worksheet For Monthly Child Support Obligation Exception
- CS-71 - Worksheet For Monthly Child Support Obligation in (Spanish)
- CS-71.1 - Worksheet For Monthly Child Support Obligation Exception (Spanish)
- Child Support Guidelines Table
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Child Support Tax Refund Intercept |
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(800) 446-6041
For cases that have been certified for the interception of federal or state income tax refunds.
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KY New Hire Reporting Center |
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(800) 817-2262
For employers who need to report their newly hired employees, click www.kynewhire.com
Kentucky New Hire Reporting
P.O. Box 2586
Atlanta, GA 30301
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Financial Institution Data Match |
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Financial Institution Data Match (FIDM) is a match between financial institutions and child support agencies to identify any accounts belonging to noncustodial parents who are delinquent in their child support obligations.
The following documents are for financial institutions:
FIDM Information Sheet
FIDM Set-Up Sheet
FIDM Invoice for Payment
FIDM Memorandum of Agreement
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KY Paternity Acknowledgement Program |
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(888) 675-7425
Information on establishing paternity voluntarily.
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Private Wage Withholding Cases |
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(877) 706-8508
Information on private wage withholding cases payable through Kentucky's Centralized Collection Unit.
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Child Support Enforcement Commission |
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The Child Support Enforcement Commission provides advice and consultation on child support issues and serves as a forum for the airing of grievances and complaints and referrals of cases to the appropriate resources.
The commission holds quarterly meetings to provide a regular forum for those involved in the child support system to discuss aspects of the administrative or judicial system and to offer recommendations for improvements to the child support program.
Click here to view the Kentucky Child Support Enforcement Commission Web site.
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