MIAMI-DADE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, 11th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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Pay child support payments online With your case number and social security number you can go online to the state of Florida's website and look-up the last 5-receipts and disbursement made on your case. Find out how by CLICKING HERE.
Pay child support payments online Pay child support online to the state of Florida with a credit card or electronic check. Set-up your account today by CLICKING HERE.
Pay child support payments online In the state of Florida the age of majority is 18. When a child reaches the age of majority child support generally terminates(the child emancipates) but there are exceptions to the rule. It is suggested that you read the language of your Court Order very carefully.

Incone Deduction Order - State of FloridaA Court Order instructing a payor's employer to withhold the child support payment from the payor's income and forward it to the State Disbursement Unit in Tallahassee.
What is SDU?A State Disbursement Unit or SDU is a statewide child support processing unit, as required by the Federal government, in an effort to increase child support collections. The SDU is located in Tallahassee and is managed by Department of Revenue(DOR). Affiliated Computer Systems (ACS) is presently contracted with Department of Revenue (DOR) to operate the Florida State Disbursement Unit.

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  All About Child Support Orders

Below are the most frequently asked questions.


Can you help me if I have an existing child support order?

If there already is a court order for child support and medical insurance, we use the full force of the law to enforce that order. If there is no court order, we will use legal proceedings to establish child support and medical support obligations.


How do I obtain a child support order?

The appointment letter that is sent to you lists the documents you must bring to your interview. Detailed financial information is needed from you and the non-custodial parent to establish a support case. You will need to provide a written explanation if certain information cannot be obtained. You must also give us specific information about any other legal case involving your child, no matter what kind of case it is or was. We will be able to process your case more quickly if you bring all documents and information requested of you.



How long does it take to obtain an order?

If the location of the non-custodial parent is known, the case will be filed and the non-custodial parent will receive copies of the documents you signed, including your financial affidavit. A court date is scheduled after we know that the NCP has in fact been served with the paperwork on the case. We cannot guarantee a time frame for a court date, since every case is different. Factors, such as opposing counsel, request for paternity tests, or the need for certified copies of existing support orders may delay the final results. An order may be obtained in as little as three months, or as long as one year.



How much child support will be ordered?

The amount ordered is based on the Florida guidelines established by law which take into account the child's needs and the income of both parents. Day care and health insurance costs are also considered.

Once an order is entered, it is usually for current child support, medical insurance, and perhaps other issues such as retroactive support. An Income Deduction Order is usually granted in every hearing, so that payments may be deducted directly from the NCP's paycheck.


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