Child Support
The Child Support Enforcement division, in cooperation with the State of Florida
Disbursement Unit (SDU), acts as the central depository for receiving, recording,
reporting, monitoring and disbursing alimony and child support payments, in accordance
with Florida Statutes, Section 61.181.
Automated Child Support Payment information may be obtained by contacting the State
of Florida Disbursement Unit in Tallahassee at (877)769-0251. Clients must have
their nine-digit case number and Social Security Number ready. This will give the
amount that was disbursed and the date of disbursement. If the Social Security Number
of the absent parent is used, information regarding the balance due is available
as well.
The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) division assists custodial parents (whether
married, separated, divorced, or unmarried) with the location of non-custodial parents.
The CSE division assists with the establishment of paternity and/or a child support
order, and enforcement of child support obligations even if the non-custodial parent
resides in another state other than Florida or lives in a foreign country.
To contact the Child Support Enforcement in Tallahassee, Florida; please call toll
free (800)622-5437.
Self-help Packets
These self-help packets are for people who wish to represent themselves in civil
proceedings. These packets are available for purchase in the Civil Division of the
Courthouse or from Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure.
When you connect with Florida Laws site, choose "Self-Help Center" from
the list at the left-hand side of the screen. Then choose "Family Law Forms".