KIDS LEGAL
Resource Code Card

Child Support

Services:

Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery: 800-371-3101

The Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery can assist with locating an absent parent, establishing paternity and child support, enforcing exist support orders and modifying support orders. If the parent who the child lives with receives TANF (welfare) for the child, the state will automatically collect child support.

If the parent with the child does not receive TANF, that parent can still request that DHHS collect child support for him/her. To Apply a parent should fill out this application (pdf) and submit it to:

Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery
(attn: Non-Welfare Coordinator)
11 SHS, 268 Whitten Rd.
Augusta, ME 04333

For parents to find out about their existing DHHS DSER Case:
1-800-371-7179 or 624-7830 (voice)
1-800-371-3101 or 287-3110 (case review)
Parents can also make an on-line request for information or review
or write to:

DHHS DSER, Case Review Unit
11 State House Station
Augusta,ME 04333

Advocacy:

For assistance in establishing or modifying a child support order, contact:

Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Support Enforcement. & Recovery
11 SHS Whitten Rd.
Augusta, ME 04333

Parents can also request services through the automated voice response system at 1-800-371-7179 (207-624-7830 outside Maine).

or

Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project: 1-800-442-4293 or 207-774-4348 (Portland)

If a parent believes DHHS is not distributing child support appropriately, contact:

Pine Tree Legal Assistance (click on link for local office contact information)