What Kind of Information Do I Need to Establish a Child Support Order?
It is helpful if you can provide:
- Bank Account Numbers
- Date of Birth
- Employer
- Non-Custodial Parent’S Address
- Property Holdings and Investments
- Social Security Number
Look for this information in:
- Credit Card or Other Applications
- Hospital Records
- Old Insurance Policies
- Police Records and Birth Certificates to Which You Have Legal Access
- State and Federal Tax Returns
Non-Custodial Options
You may be able to get information from the non-custodial parent’s business associates, friends, or relatives. Also, please provide copies of any existing court orders and records of payments. If you can provide the non-custodial parent’s date of birth, father’s name, and mother’s maiden name, the child support agency may be able to obtain information from the:
- Armed Forces
- Department of Defense
- Internal Revenue Service
- Selective Service Administration
- Social Security Administration
- Veterans’ Administration
If you can provide the non-custodial parent’s social security number, the child support agency can obtain information from all state and federal files. Be aware, however, that finding a non-custodial parent through these sources make take several months.