Bureau for Child Support Enforcement

Many of your questions can be answered on this website including payment information. If you do need to contact us, for the fastest response, please contact your local office by email.

Our Services

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Paternity Establishment

When is paternity establishment necessary?

Paternity needs to be established if child is…
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Child Support Establishment

Who can apply for child support services?

Custodial parents, non-custodial parents and…
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Child Support and Spousal Support Enforcement

Federal law requires that each state periodically review the formula used to set child support…
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Recent News

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West Virginia Celebrates Child Support Awareness Month with Launch of New Website

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (…
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Record Child Support Collections Despite Freezing Temperatures

Despite the record-low temperatures that gripped West Virginia in January, child support…
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West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces New Cabinet Secretary, Alex J. Mayer

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is pleased to announce that Governor…
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