How long does it take to obtain a child support order?
When the NCP is found and served with the notice, it usually takes less than three months. It may take longer if the NCP lives out-of-state. How long does it take to find the NCP? The NCP’s address must be verified before a conference or court hearing can be scheduled. If the CP cannot provide a current address, if the NCP has recently moved, or if the NCP lives out-of-state, it may take several months to locate him/her. The more information provided in the application, such as NCP’s date of birth and social security number, the easier it is to locate the NCP. How is paternity established? If the father and mother were not married at the time of the child’s birth, an administrative or court order naming the legal father establishes paternity. The alleged father may voluntarily admit that he is the father of the child. In cases where he does not admit paternity, a court hearing and/or paternity tests can be scheduled. Paternity tests examine the genetic markers of the mother, alleged fa
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