If you are looking to file for child support in Maryland, you have a few options. You can submit the application by mail, pick up an application at your local child support office, request that a request be mailed to you by contacting DHS Customer Service at 800-332-6347, or download and print the application using the link below. It is important to note that you must file your child support complaint in the state and county (including the city of Baltimore) where your child is residing. A person has only one address and a child's home is the place of the child's true, fixed and permanent home. The Maryland Child Support Administration (CSA) works with both parents to provide the financial, medical, and emotional support their children need to grow and thrive.
If there is a paternity dispute, the mother can go to the local child support agency, represent herself, or seek private counsel. The role of the lawyer is to represent the Agency in obtaining a maintenance obligation that works for the benefit of the child. If a child support enforcement order has been issued, call the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) to determine if they are required to enforce the order. Filing for child support in Maryland can be a complicated process. It is important to understand all of your options and make sure you are filing in the correct state and county.
If you have any questions or need assistance with filing for child support, contact your local child support office or DHS Customer Service for more information.
