Child Support

WELCOME TO THE MORROW COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT

Our Services:

• Paternity testing
• Establishment of child support orders through the courts
• Modification of existing support orders
• Collection and enforcement of child support payments
• Location of Obligor for enforcement of orders

We do not:

• Address visitation or custody
• Represent either party
• Give legal advice
• Advise payee on how to spend payments received

Important Reminders:

• Notify your case manager of changes to your phone number, address, employment or health insurance
• Notify your case manager of custody changes
• Comply with your child support orders
• Questions? Contact your case manager

Paternity is the legal determination of a biological relationship between a child and father. Paternity determination is required before setting a child support order. Our agency provides buccal (mouth) swab testing. Contact us for more information or for an appointment.

Several factors are considered when establishing a child support order, such as the number of children, if the Obligor has existing child support case(s), and the parents’ incomes.

A modification of child support may be requested by either party. The child support order is reviewed to determine if an adjustment is necessary. Results are not guaranteed, and either party may file an objection if they are dissatisfied with the outcome. 

We make every effort to work Obligors who are having difficulty paying their child support obligation, considering their situation. Resources are  available through Morrow County Job and Family Services, as well as in our community, to assist with employment and benefits. However, for Obligors who do not make a good faith effort to pay their support or who refuse to cooperate, we use enforcement tools, such as license suspensions, freezing and seizing bank accounts and legal action.

The Morrow County Office of Child Support helps families support their children by establishing and enforcing child support orders, and conducting paternity testing, in a timely, impartial and professional manner.

TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS In Person: 619 W. Marion Road Mt. Gilead, OH 43338 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 to 4:30, Tuesday 7:00 to 5:30 By Mail: Ohio Child Support Payment Central P.O. Box 182372 Columbus, Ohio 43218-2372 INCLUDE NAME, SSN, CASE No., AND ORDER No. Online: https://oh.smartchildsupport.com or www.moneygram.com

Mission:

RECEIPT OF PAYMENTS: Direct Deposit: Deposit into your checking or savings account. Apply at https://oh.smartchildsupport.com or call 888-965-2676. smiONE: Deposit on your smiONE Visa/debit card. Information at: www.smionecard.com To apply, visit https://oh.smartchildsupport.com.

The Morrow County Office of Child Support helps families support their children
by establishing and enforcing child support orders, and conducting paternity testing,
in a timely, impartial and professional manner.

* Under the Morrow County Board of Commissioners

Respect - Parents and caregivers are treated with dignity and concerns are taken seriously
Understanding - Parents and caregivers can have their questions answered

CASE INFORMATION To verify last payment date, date payment was processed and total due on the order: Call 1-800-860-2555 or Log on to the Web Portal at https://childsupport.ohio.gov/login.jfs or email your Case Manager.

Voice - Parents and caregivers have the opportunity to be heard by sharing their story
Neutrality - Parents and caregivers are provided impartial decisions
Helpfulness - Parents and caregivers work with a staff invested in their situation
 
WEB PORTAL To access child support case information. go to: http://jfs.ohio.gov/Ocs/CustServWebPortalWelcome2.stm 
 
PAYMENT The payor is responsible to make payments ordered by the Court.  Payments SHOULD NOT be made directly to the payee.  
For more information, visit: http://jfs.ohio.gov/Ocs/employers/CSPC_Overview.stm