Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I request a court-appointed attorney?
  2. I am afraid that if your office pursues a paternity and/or child support obligation, the non-custodial parent may hurt me and/or my child(ren). What should I do?
  3. What is the physical address of the Lancaster County Attorney's Office, Child Support Division?
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  1. Can I have genetic testing done to determine whether I am the father?
  2. Will I be required to pay for the genetic testing? How much does it cost?
  3. Why do I have to participate in genetic testing?
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  1. Are there income requirements in order for me to qualify for your services?
  2. Is there a fee for your services?
  3. Does the County Attorney's Office represent me if I fill out an application?
  4. I believe the non-custodial parent o f my child is living in another state. Am I still eligible for child support services?
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  1. Can I pay the custodial parent directly, without going through the Payment Center?
  2. How am I supposed to pay my child support while I am incarcerated?
  3. Where do I pay my monthly payment?
  4. How do I check if any payments have been received on my case?
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  1. How is the amount of child support I pay determined?
  2. Where can I get a copy of the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines?
  3. Will the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines be used if I live in a different state?
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  1. How do I get my existing Nebraska Order for child support modified?
  2. I have received a notice from the Review and Modification Unit that my case has been referred to your office for possible modification. What happens next?
  3. How do I check on the status of my modification?
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  1. How do I get my order enforced?
  2. What types of enforcement actions are there?
  3. Can I choose what type of enforcement is used by your office?
  4. What is a garnishment, asset seizure or administrative attachment?
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  1. How long does child support have to be paid in Nebraska? What is the age of emancipation in Nebraska?
  2. Is there a time when I won't have to pay my child support, even if I didn't pay it each month as it billed?
  3. If the child I owe for is no longer living with the custodial parent, do I still have to pay child support each month?
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