Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Social Services > Child Support
6-
If there is no court order in place at the time of application for services, it could take several months or more to establish an order. Many factors affect the length of time it takes to establish an order including, but not limited to: is paternity an issue, does one party reside in a different state/country, do we have financial information, can we locate the other parent, etc.Social Services > Child Support
-
Yes, you can represent yourself by using forms created by the courts to file motions for many different types of actions. Some actions, like custody or parenting time, must be heard in the District Court. Most child support issues are heard in the Expedited Process.Social Services > Child Support
-
Social Services > Child Support
Clay County contracts with the Father’s Resource Program through Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership to assist clients with completing Pro Se forms for various court actions such as modifying their child support order, establishing custody, or establishing parenting time. Call 218-632-3600 or 218-530-1474 or email lnesland@mahube.org for more information.
-
Call your child support worker to have your PIN mailed to you if you don’t have it. The local child support office does not provide payment information or printouts as it is available by phone at 1-800-657-3512 or online atSocial Services > Child Support
-
Generally the state child support office does not mail out checks (unless it is a refund to the payor of child support). There are two options for parents to choose from to receive their child support payments. They are:Social Services > Child Support
- a ReliaCard which is a debit card offered by U.S. Bank. This card can only be used for child support.
- direct deposit into a checking or savings account.
-
You will need to contact the Court Administrator’s Office in the county where your order was entered. The child support office does not provide copies of court orders.Social Services > Child Support