How can I get child support for my child(ren)?
A court order is required to initiate payment through the Clerk’s Office. You will need to contact a private attorney or the Department of Revenue, Office of Child Support Enforcement, for assistance in obtaining a court order. • What is the SDU? The SDU is the State of Florida Disbursement Unit. This unit was established pursuant to Section 61.1824, Florida Statutes, and provisions included in the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1999 (commonly known as the Welfare Reform Act). Under this system, payments must be sent to the statewide processing unit in Tallahassee, called the State of Florida Disbursement Unit (FLSDU). This unit will process the payments and then issue checks to the receiving families. • How long will it take to get my check? Payments received at the SDU are remitted the following business day. If a payment is made at the local clerk’s office, it must be transmitted to the SDU, and therefore the payment is remitted to the rec
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