In this step-by-step guide we will show you how to apply for child support services in the state of Tennessee online, as well as the requirements, documents and data needed to complete the application.
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Requirements to Apply for Child Support Services in Tennessee
No of their level of income, any custodial parent, non-custodial parent, or caregiver of a child who need the services provided by the Child Support Program may apply for assistance.
Legal fee for child support services in TN
As of October 1, 2018, a federal legislation mandates that states charge an annual fee of $35.00 for child support services if a household has never received Families First/TANF assistance. After $550 in child support payments have been received in the case, this charge is collected. Once again, this is a yearly charge that is collected.
Families that have previously received TANF/Families First assistance are exempt from paying the $35 yearly fee.
How To Apply for Child Support Tennesee?
The Department of Human Services (DHS) will automatically submit your case to the neighborhood child support office if you receive Families First/TANF payments. When the recommendation is received, your regional child support office will get in touch with you. You should get in touch with your neighborhood child support office if you have any queries about your child support case.
Apply For Child Support Tn
To apply for child support in Tn in the simplest way, you can download and print the form. Once done you can start filling it out and when finished fax, mail or take it in person to your local child support office for processing. Check your nearest Office Here.
Apply for Child Support Tennesee Online
To apply for Tennessee child support online you will first have to create an account on the One DHS Customer Portal. After the account is set up, you can complete the application online from the portal panel.
Once inside the panel select the Access Child Support Online option.
We will start with the online application which is the same application form as above which can be filled out on the DHS website.
We will read the information and click on the Next button to continue.
Then we will begin to fill out each section of the form, select the options and complete the fields with the requested data. You can also save the information by clicking on SAVE, while you can move forward by clicking on NEXT.
Follow the recommendations carefully.
You will start by filling in the applicant’s information and so on for each section.
Enter the personal data.
Then continue with the primary responsible parent’s information.
Complete if such parent receives Benefits.
Then fill in the Alternate Residential Parent (ARP) information.
Fill in the ARP’s employer information.
Complete, if the ARP has any assets, benefits or military service.
Answer If you have a court order.
Then Add and Complete the child(ren)’s information.
Before finishing the application, click Print to download and print your application for review before approval.
If you have any questions, you may contact a DHS professional or an expert in the field.
Finally, fill in additional information that may be helpful to your application, fill in the acceptance boxes of the terms and click on SIGN AND SUBMIT.