The custodial parent/caretaker of my child says (s)he does not want me to pay child support. Why am I being asked to pay child support?

If a child receives certain types of public assistance, the Lancaster County Attorney's Office is required by state law to establish an order for child support and medical support against the parent(s) not residing with the child.

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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?
4. What do I do if I received a letter from your office informing me that I owe child support and you could take action against me?
5. The custodial parent/caretaker of my child says (s)he does not want me to pay child support. Why am I being asked to pay child support?
6. I have never requested the services of your office, why am I required to cooperate with your office in establishing an order of paternity and/or child support?
7. I still have questions about my case. Who do I call?