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Learn how to apply for child support services if you are a parent who pays or receives support.
To get a child support order, you need to file a complaint (a written request of what you're seeking) in court. Start in the Registry of the Probate and Family Court for the county where you live.
If you’re paying child support, you might want to know about things such as what happens when your child turns 18, if you gain custody of your child, if you start to receive unemployment benefits, or if you have trouble making payments.
Establishing appropriate child support and spousal support (alimony) levels is essential for both the parent or ex-spouse who is paying as well as the parent or ex-spouse who is receiving support. Both types of support can be critical to help financially support a household.
Overview. This court serves Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Lowell, Tewksbury, and Tyngsboro. Hours. Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Parking. There is daily rate parking available at garages on Chelmsford St. and Middlesex St. and Thorndike/Gallagher St. (near the train station).
contact information for community resources, legal assistance programs, and social service agencies. Court Service Centers help people navigate the court system. Centers are available to all court users without lawyers and there are no income or immigration status requirements.
The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) is an independent executive branch agency with oversight and ombudsperson responsibilities, established by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2008. About the OCA. OCA Complaint Line. Resources for Children & Families. OCA Reports and Investigations. OCA-Led Commissions and Initiatives. Contact Us. Address.
