Child Support: How do I. . .
Open a child support case?
- Please go to www.csws.chfs.ky.gov//csws/ to initiate a new child support case.
Establish legal paternity of my child?
- Please go to www.csws.chfs.ky.gov//csws/
See my payment or account history?
- Please go to www.csws.chfs.ky.gov//csws/ and set up your free online account as soon as possible Custodial and noncustodial parents as well as employers are eligible to set up a free account.
See if a payment has been made?
- Please go to www.csws.chfs.ky.gov//csws/
Make a child support payment?
- Payments can be made online using a debit or credit card by logging onto www.csws.chfs.ky.gov//csws/
- Or you may make a payment by check or money order payable to: Kentucky Child Support Enforcement and send it to the following address:
- Child Support Enforcement, P.O. Box 14059 Lexington, KY 40512-4059
- Be sure to list your IVD# on all payments.
Determine how much child support I will have to pay?
- Please go to www.csws.chfs.ky.gov//csws/ if you would like to use the child support payment calculator to estimate your approximate child support payment. This is an approximate amount based on the information you enter. Your child support amount will be determined by the court and could vary from the support calculator. You do not have to open a case to use this calculator.
Know how much child support I will be paid?
- Please go to www.csws.chfs.ky.gov//csws/ if you would like to use the child support payment calculator to estimate the amount of child support to which your children are entitled. This is an approximate amount based on the information you enter. Your child support amount will be determined by the court and could vary from the support calculator. You do not have to open a case to use this calculator.
Find out what my IV-D# is?
- Your IV-D number is a unique number that is assigned to your case. It should be on all written communication regarding child support and included on all payments. If you don’t have your IV-D# you may call our office at (270) 769-5380 or the regional child support office at (270) 766-5085.
Talk to my caseworker?
- Please call our office at (270)769-5380 to speak to your caseworker. Because our call volume is high, you may receive your caseworker’s voicemail box and you will receive a return phone call within 2 business days. You may also email your case worker at firstname.lastname@ky.gov.
Request a modification of my child support?
- You can contact your attorney to file a motion for modification of your support based on certain changes in circumstances. If you do not have an attorney, you may be able to represent yourself and request a modification. If you need more information about modifications, please call our office at (270) 769-5380. Please be aware that we do not represent either party to a child support action and so we cannot represent you. We represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
