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1. How do I pay child support and/or spousal support through the CSEA?

Please review the CSEA Payment Information page.

2. What can I do if I'm not getting my child support/spousal support?

First, call the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), (937) 562-6200, and determine whether a wage assignment is in effect. If the person paying support (Obligor) has changed jobs you may be able to help CSEA by providing the Obligor’s new place of employment.

If you are not receiving your support for reasons unrelated to an employment change, you may consider filing a Motion for Contempt. Contact your attorney for assistance in filing the Motion.

If you are self-represented, visit the Forms page to access the paperwork, complete all required documents in their entirety, and turn them in for review at the Compliance Department located at 595 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH 45385.

3. If we have Shared Parenting, why do I have to pay child support?

The purpose of child support in shared parenting cases is two-fold. First, child support is for the children, and is intended to reduce the impact of a great disparity in parents' incomes. Children who are accustomed to one standard of living should not, because of a divorce or dissolution, have to live in one “rich” house and one “poor” house.

Second, by assigning one parent as primarily responsible for providing for the material needs of the child, the Court hopes to reduce conflict between the parents over the children's needs.

Child support schedules are set to meet children’s expenses in proportion to their parent’s income. The court may deviate from the Child Support Guidelines if there are specific facts which justify a deviation.

4. What if I cannot afford to pay my child support obligation?

You must contact the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), (937) 562-6200 to alert them to the situation. They may be able to assist you by conducting an Administrative Review.

If you are ineligible for CSEA assistance and you are unable to afford your child support due to a change of circumstances, such as an illness or losing your job, you may consider filing a Motion with the Court.

Visit the Forms page for Motion paperwork.

5. What do I do if I missed my child support court date and now there is a warrant for my arrest?

You may contact the prosecutor to set up a purge. This means that the prosecutor will determine what amount you must pay in order to avoid jail time. The prosecutor can be reached at (937) 562-6380.