About Child Support

The Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) helps parents take steps that support their children’s needs.

You can take the next step online:

Go to MyChildSupport

Make a payment

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What We Do

We provide services to help parents care for their children.

  • Locate a parent
  • Establish paternity and child support orders
  • Enforce child support orders
  • Collect and distribute child support payments
  • Review and adjust child support orders
  • Work with other agencies, states or countries when needed

When part of a child support case, we may also help with medical and spousal support orders.

How We Can Help You

We can walk you through your options and next steps.

  • Open a child support case
  • Understand your child support options
  • Learn what to do if payments fall behind
  • Connect you with resources that may help you move forward
  • Get extra support through Family Engagement Services

If life is affecting your ability to make payments, we can help you explore options.

What You Can Do Today

Use MyChildSupport to start or manage your case online.

With MyChildSupport, you can:

  • Apply for child support services 
  • Make or track payments 
  • Upload documents 
  • Send messages to your Case Manager

You can take action online at any time to start or manage your case.

We Take Your Safety Seriously

If you are worried about your safety or your privacy, this is for you. We will work with you to find what feels safe and right for you.

  • We protect your information. If you tell us that you have a safety concern, we will protect your address.
  • If you want extra protection, the Address Confidentiality Program (ACF) allows you to use a different mailing address. 

Talk to us about your safety concerns


If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or sexual violence, help is available right now. 
The Statewide Sexual and Domestic Violence Hotline is open 24/7: 

Call: 1-800-838-8238 
Text: 804-793-9999 
Chat: Start a confidential chat (works best on computer or tablet)

Trained advocates will listen, provide support and connect you with resources in your community.