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Child support helps cover a child's everyday costs. Whether you pay or receive support, these official resources explain how orders are set, changed, and enforced.

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Alabama

  • AlabamaLegalHelp.org

    Legal Services Alabama (with Pro Bono Net)

    AlabamaLegalHelp.org is a guide to free and low-cost legal aid in Alabama, produced by Legal Services Alabama on Pro Bono Net's LawHelp platform. It covers topics such as divorce, child support, and housing, and explains how to apply to LSA for free civil legal aid online or by phone.

    Where
    Alabama
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    LSA serves qualifying low-income families in civil matters in all 67 counties and accepts cases based on client need, safety, and staff availability. Apply online or call to find out; LSA decides. If you don't qualify, the site points to the Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service (1-800-392-5660).

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Child Support Enforcement Program

    Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), Child Support Enforcement Division

    Alabama's Child Support Enforcement (IV-D) program helps families establish paternity when necessary, obtain child support orders, and get compliance with those orders. Services include order review and adjustment, locating a parent, payment collection, and enforcement.

    Where
    Alabama
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents and families who need help establishing, changing, collecting, or enforcing child support. See the page's "Applying for Child Support Services" section; DHR decides who can be served.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Child Support Forms

    Alabama Administrative Office of Courts (AOC)

    The Alabama AOC's official court forms for child support, including petitions for support, modification and contempt petitions, paternity complaints, withholding forms, and the CS-42 Child Support Guidelines forms.

    Where
    Alabama
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents and others filing child support matters in Alabama courts. Check with the court about which forms apply to your case.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Fatherhood Programs

    Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (Children's Trust Fund of Alabama)

    The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention funds fatherhood programs across the state with TANF dollars from DHR. The programs serve families, including mothers, and track child support payments, job placements, and food assistance enrollment. A Strengthening Families through Fathers pilot offers free education and employment services to parents involved in SNAP, child care subsidy, or child support cases.

    Where
    Alabama
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Local funded programs set their own eligibility. The Strengthening Families through Fathers pilot is for fathers and mothers involved in SNAP, the child care subsidy program, or child support cases in three regions of the state.

    Family CounselingChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Fathers and Families Forward

    Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC)

    In partnership with Elmore County DHR and the Elmore County District Circuit Court Child Support Division, this program helps Elmore County parents connect with their children legally, emotionally, and financially. Services include individual development plans, fathers' classes such as 24/7 Dad, and resource and employment skill sessions.

    Where
    Elmore County, Alabama
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents, especially dads, in Elmore County. Contact APEC to confirm eligibility.

    Family CounselingChild SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Alaska

  • Alaska Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED)

    Alaska Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division

    Alaska's state child support agency, part of the Department of Revenue, collects and disburses child support payments. It has a customer service call center, a payment window, and an office in Anchorage.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents and caregivers with an Alaska child support case or who need one. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Family Law Form Packets

    Alaska Court System

    The court's Family Law Self-Help Center posts ready-made form packets for divorce (with or without children), custody cases for unmarried parents, answers and counterclaims, uncontested divorce and custody, motions to change custody, visitation and support, legal separation, and registering out-of-state custody or support orders.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people filing or responding to a family case in an Alaska court, mainly those without a lawyer. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Family Law Self-Help Center

    Alaska Court System

    The Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center helps people who don't have a lawyer with divorce, custody, child support, and other family cases. It offers a website with step-by-step information and forms for each stage of a case, and a statewide telephone helpline staffed by trained court employees. Staff give legal information, not legal advice.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone seeking information about Alaska family law who is not represented by a lawyer. Staff are neutral and can help both parties; communications are not confidential. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Family Law Education Class (by Zoom)

    Alaska Court System

    A free Zoom class from the Alaska Court System for people representing themselves in a divorce or custody case. It covers court procedure, motions, property division, parenting plans, child support, hearings and trials, final papers, and ways to settle without a trial. It also shows the Listen 2 Kids video, which meets the parent education requirement in Anchorage and some other locations.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people representing themselves in an Alaska divorce or custody case. Check with the local court whether Listen 2 Kids meets your location's parent education requirement. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Arizona

  • Arizona Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)

    Arizona Department of Economic Security

    DCSS helps parents and caretakers who receive or pay child support. Services include getting a child support order, collecting child, medical, and spousal support from parents with court orders, helping unwed parents establish paternity, locating parents who aren't paying, and payment options.

    Where
    Arizona
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Arizona parents and caretakers who need to set up, pay, or collect child support. Families on Cash Assistance must cooperate with DCSS. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Arizona Judicial Branch Self-Service Center

    Arizona Supreme Court

    The Arizona Judicial Branch's online Self-Service Center provides legal information and court forms for people representing themselves. Its family law forms cover divorce, legal separation, parenting plans (legal decision-making and parenting time), child support, and the Summary Consent Decree for couples who already agree, with fee waiver and deferral information and a Spanish-language self-service center.

    Where
    Arizona
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people handling their own Arizona court case. Family cases are filed in the superior court of the county where a spouse lives, at least one spouse must have lived in Arizona for 90 days, and children must have lived in Arizona for 6 months before filing about them. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • AZCourtHelp.org

    Arizona Bar Foundation

    AZCourtHelp.org, created through the Arizona Supreme Court's strategic plan, helps people find court forms, processes, and information about their court, including locations, hours, and payments. It offers live chat with Arizona law librarians, a calendar of Legal Talks and clinics, and links to other legal information sites.

    Where
    Arizona
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone using Arizona courts, especially self-represented people. It can't give legal advice, replace an attorney, or take sides in a case. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • AZLawHelp.org

    AZLawHelp.org

    AZLawHelp.org provides legal information and resources for Arizona and a single place to check whether you qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help. You can apply online or by phone, and the online intake routes applicants to Arizona's legal aid programs.

    Where
    Arizona
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Arizonans looking for legal information, and for people who may qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help, including a modest-means option. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Maricopa County Superior Court Law Library Resource Center

    Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County

    The Law Library Resource Center gives legal information and resources, but not legal advice, for Maricopa County court users. It offers family court forms for starting, modifying, and enforcing divorce, legal separation, paternity, legal decision-making, parenting time, and child support cases, plus step-by-step guides, workshops, and reference help from staff.

    Where
    Maricopa County, Arizona
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people with cases in the Maricopa County Superior Court, especially those representing themselves. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Pima County Superior Court Law Library and Resource Center

    Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County

    The Pima County Superior Court's Law Library and Resource Center helps people find legal forms, do legal research, represent themselves in court, or find a lawyer. Its family court forms, in English and Spanish, cover divorce, paternity, child support, parenting plans, mediation and conciliation, fee waivers, and changing or enforcing orders.

    Where
    Pima County, Arizona
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people with cases in the Pima County Superior Court, especially those without a lawyer. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Arkansas

  • Arkansas Access and Visitation Mediation Program

    Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission

    This statewide program, started in 1997 with a federal grant, supports noncustodial parents' access to and visitation with their children. It offers mediation for parents who want to work out custody, visitation, and child support for their minor children. Mediation is voluntary, informal, and confidential, and if parents don't agree, either one can still go to court.

    Where
    Arkansas
    Cost
    Sliding scale
    Who it's for

    For Arkansas residents who want to mediate custody, visitation, or child support for their minor children. Answer the program's 'Do I Qualify?' questions to check eligibility. OCSE's custody page notes both parents must be willing to sit down together. See the official site for current rules.

    Custody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Arkansas Judiciary Court Forms (Domestic Relations and Orders of Protection)

    Arkansas Judiciary (Administrative Office of the Courts)

    The Arkansas Judiciary posts official court forms, including Domestic Relations cover and disposition sheets, Order of Protection forms (sample petition, notice of hearing, ex parte and final orders, in English and Spanish), probate forms, and the Arkansas Child Support Guidelines. The domestic violence page explains how to get an order of protection and links outside self-help resources.

    Where
    Arkansas
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For anyone filing a family case in an Arkansas circuit court. To get an order of protection, go to the circuit clerk's office for the petition and affidavit forms; the Administrative Office of the Courts has no official petition, but clerks must have the forms. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Arkansas Law Help (formerly Arkansas Legal Services Online)

    Legal Aid of Arkansas

    Arkansas Law Help is a free legal information website. It has plain-language guides on divorce, child support, custody and visitation, protection orders, housing, and more, plus self-help forms like an interactive divorce packet, minor guardianship and power-of-attorney packets, a Putative Father Registry application, and links to official court forms. It also connects to the statewide legal aid helpline and online application.

    Where
    Arkansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Arkansas residents looking for legal information or forms. Free legal help from Legal Aid of Arkansas through the helpline or online application depends on income and case priorities. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)

    Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

    OCSE offers two kinds of services. Enforcement services locate the noncustodial parent, establish paternity if needed, set up a court order for child and medical support, and collect what is owed. Payment Processing services record and send payments through the Arkansas Child Support Clearinghouse for private court orders. OCSE MyCase lets parents check their case, pay, and message their caseworker online.

    Where
    Arkansas
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Parents, legal guardians, or caretakers of a child under 18 who lives with them can apply, as can people owed court-ordered support for a child over 18. Families on SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid are referred automatically and must cooperate. Apply online, by mail, in person, or by phone. OCSE can't handle custody or visitation. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • NPOWR! (Noncustodial Parent Outreach Work Referral)

    Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement

    NPOWR! is a 90-day OCSE program that gives job placement help and job-readiness services to noncustodial parents who are unemployed and behind on child support. OCSE runs it with the Arkansas Workforce Centers, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, and the Arkansas Workforce Development Board, which provide skills assessments and job search help.

    Where
    Pulaski County and Lonoke County, Arkansas
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For noncustodial parents who live in Pulaski or Lonoke County (the child support case can be in any Arkansas county), are unemployed, and are at least 30-90 days behind on child support. Call the information line or fill out the online inquiry form. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

California

  • California Child Support Services

    California Department of Child Support Services

    The state child support program. Local support agencies can establish parentage, locate a parent, get and change support orders (including medical support), and collect and track payments. They do not handle custody, visitation, divorce, or restraining orders.

    Where
    California
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    The agency says either parent or a legal guardian can enroll. Local agencies do not legally represent either parent. A parent who is paying support and having trouble making payments is encouraged to contact them right away about a modification. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • California Fatherhood Council

    California Fatherhood Council

    A statewide coalition of service agencies, community-based organizations, and faith-based partners that works to strengthen the network of organizations serving California fathers. It does not provide direct services, but its Fatherhood Resources page lists fatherhood programs by county plus statewide and national resources.

    Where
    California
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For California fathers looking for local programs, and for organizations that serve fathers. The Council says it does not provide direct services; each listed program sets its own eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChild SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Child support (Self Help Guide)

    Judicial Branch of California (California Courts)

    Explains how California's child support guideline works, how to get, change, or respond to a support order, when support ends, and the role of the Local Child Support Agency. Links to the state's free online child support calculator.

    Where
    California
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For parents in California. The guide warns that a judge can usually only change support back to the date you filed a request, so don't wait if your income changes. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Self-Help Centers and Family Law Facilitators

    Judicial Branch of California (California Courts)

    Every California superior court has a free Self-Help Center for people without a lawyer, plus a family law facilitator (a lawyer experienced in family law) who can provide forms, help fill them out, help figure out support amounts, and explain parentage and support orders.

    Where
    California
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    The court says these programs are free for anyone without their own lawyer, regardless of income, and both sides of a case can use them. Staff work for the court, are not your lawyer, and conversations are not confidential. Services vary by county. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Empowering Fathers

    California Department of Child Support Services

    California Child Support Services' page for dads. It links to the California Fatherhood Council and local fatherhood organizations, describes the NextGen employment and training program for parents paying child support, and points to family law facilitators.

    Where
    California
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    NextGen is for parents paying child support and, per the page, is currently offered only in Sacramento, Stanislaus, and Los Angeles counties. Local organizations listed set their own rules. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Man 2 Man Urban Youth Advocate

    Man 2 Man Urban Youth Advocate

    An Oakland-based nonprofit offering fatherhood education, family reunification, and reentry support for fathers and young men, including justice-impacted fathers. Services include fatherhood, emotion management, conflict resolution, and life skills classes, client advocacy with legal assistance for reentry, custody, and child support, and job placement through partners.

    Where
    Alameda County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Santa Clara County and Marin County, California
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For fathers, young men, and returning citizens. The programs page lists Alameda, San Francisco, Solano, Santa Clara, and Marin counties as where it serves. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Ventura County Fatherhood Initiative

    Ventura County Department of Child Support Services

    A county child support program that helps fathers overcome barriers, strengthen relationships with their children, and get involved with their families. It runs a Fatherhood Collaborative of local partners, connects fathers to support groups and workshops (such as parenting, mental wellness, financial literacy, and new fatherhood), and hosts father-focused events.

    Where
    Ventura County, California
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For fathers in Ventura County. Contact Ventura County Child Support Services for current programs. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Colorado

  • Colorado Child Support Services

    Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services

    The Colorado Child Support Services Program works with parents and caretakers to set up child support and medical (health insurance) orders, collect and distribute payments, change existing orders, locate parents, and establish parentage. Individual orders are handled by county child support offices. The division says it works to make its processes as safe as possible for families with safety concerns.

    Where
    Colorado
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Colorado parents and caretakers who need to set up, pay, collect, or change child support. Contact the county child support office for your case. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Colorado Judicial Branch Family Case Forms and Self-Help Centers

    Colorado Judicial Branch

    The Colorado Judicial Branch has compiled all family case forms, with standard instructions and case-process information (status conferences, mediation, hearings, and trial), including the JDF 1113 Parenting Plan (English, Spanish, and Urdu, plus a guided online form). Courthouse self-help centers, family court facilitators, parenting class lists, a Parenting Time Handbook, and information on filing without payment are linked. You can also e-file.

    Where
    Colorado
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people handling their own family case in a Colorado court. The forms are informational, not legal advice, and people representing themselves must follow the same rules as attorneys. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Denver Human Services Fatherhood Program

    Denver Human Services

    Denver Human Services' Fatherhood Program helps dads grow their parenting knowledge, strengthen their relationship with their child's other parent or caregiver, advance their careers, work with Child Support Services and access services, and build a support network. It includes the evidence-based Nurturing Fathers class (10 to 15 weeks) on positive discipline, family communication, and conflict resolution.

    Where
    City and County of Denver, Colorado
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For dads and father figures; sign up with the Fatherhood Program interest form on the page or contact DHSFatherhood@denvergov.org. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Connecticut

  • Connecticut Fatherhood Initiative and DSS-Certified Fatherhood Programs

    Connecticut Department of Social Services

    The Connecticut Fatherhood Initiative is a statewide, multi-agency effort led by DSS to help fathers be fully and positively involved in their children's lives. DSS certifies community fatherhood programs that offer intake and assessment, case management, curriculum-based groups, access to domestic violence prevention services, voluntary paternity establishment, the State-Owed Arrearage Adjustment Program, referrals, systems navigation, and help completing court documents.

    Where
    Connecticut
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    The FAQ says there are no eligibility requirements. The target population is fathers and family men ages 16-65 who live in Connecticut, and programs have also served noncustodial mothers. Find DSS-certified programs by searching 211 Connecticut or calling 211. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Connecticut Judicial Branch Court Service Centers

    Connecticut Judicial Branch

    Court Service Centers in Judicial District courthouses help self-represented parties, lawyers, and the public. Staff are trained to help all court patrons, and several centers have bilingual staff. Most centers offer court forms and publications, statewide civil and family calendar information, public computers and printers, electronic filing, copying, faxing, scanning, notary services, and community resource information.

    Where
    Connecticut
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone with court business. For one-on-one help, the page says to email Court.ServiceCenter@jud.ct.gov instead of coming to the courthouse, and staff will respond. Most locations are open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Connecticut Judicial Branch Family Court Forms

    Connecticut Judicial Branch

    The Connecticut Judicial Branch posts its official family court forms, including the Divorce Complaint (JD-FM-159), the Custody/Visitation Application (JD-FM-161), the Custody Agreement and Parenting Plan (JD-FM-284), and the family fee waiver application (JD-FM-075). Many key forms come in Spanish, Polish, and Portuguese. The Family Matters FAQ explains divorce, mediation, guardians ad litem, and lawyers for minor children.

    Where
    Connecticut
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For anyone filing or responding in a Connecticut family case. Self-represented parties can enroll in E-Services to file family cases online. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • CTLawHelp

    Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

    CTLawHelp is Connecticut's free legal information site for people with low income. It has a self-help library, a Legal Help Finder that guides you to the right help, free live chat navigators, and guides on topics like debt collection, bankruptcy, and erasing old criminal records. Connecticut Legal Services and EvictionHelpCT also point tenants to its eviction materials. The site is in English and Spanish.

    Where
    Connecticut
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone in Connecticut looking for legal information. To talk to a lawyer, the Contact page points to Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeHousingChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • DSS Office of Child Support Services

    Connecticut Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support Services

    The DSS Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) helps establish legal parentage, locate non-custodial parents, set up monetary and medical support orders, collect and distribute payments, and enforce and change orders. It works out of 12 resource centers, each handling specific cities and towns. Payments go through the State Disbursement Unit.

    Where
    Connecticut
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Connecticut parents and caretakers. To apply, find the OCSS resource center for your city or town, then email a completed online application or ask for an appointment by email or phone. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Real Fathers, Real Men Fatherhood Program (CRT)

    Community Renewal Team

    Community Renewal Team's Real Fathers, Real Men program, certified by the Connecticut Department of Social Services, is an all-male support group that helps fathers build co-parenting skills, find meaningful work, repay child support, and bond with family. Weekly groups in Hartford cover money matters, dealing with the courts, anger management, communication, parenting, and relationships, and eligible fathers can get help with child support arrearage.

    Where
    Hartford, Connecticut
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For fathers and men over 18 who want to become better fathers. Weekly meetings are held in Hartford, and no appointment is needed. Call for more information. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Delaware

  • Delaware Courts Self-Help Center and Family Court Forms

    Delaware Judiciary

    The Delaware Courts Online Self-Help Center covers family topics such as custody, divorce and annulment, child support (with a support calculator), and guardianship. It has Spanish videos for civil matters and an Access to Justice video series. The Family Court forms list has custody, divorce, and support forms and the 2026 child support calculator. The divorce page explains self-representation ('pro se') and refers people with low incomes to Delaware Legal Help Link.

    Where
    Delaware
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people. Court staff can't give legal advice. Forms: https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/list.aspx?ag=Family%20Court. Divorce: https://courts.delaware.gov/family/divorce/. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Delaware Fatherhood Program (DCSS)

    Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DHSS)

    The Delaware Fatherhood Program helps parents find jobs, gain employment skills, and reach economic stability, which can help them rebuild healthy relationships with their children. Free services include job search and placement, skills training, education and trade certificates, financial education, peer mentorship, and child support case help. Case by case, it may also include driver's license reinstatement, a delay in enforcement, or order modification and state debt reduction. It runs with the Division of Social Services and the Department of Labor.

    Where
    Delaware
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For parents who are unemployed or underemployed, were recently released from incarceration, struggle to make child support payments, or have a suspended driver's license. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFamily CounselingFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)

    Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DHSS)

    DCSS helps parents and caregivers get financial and medical support for children. It establishes paternity and support orders, modifies orders, enforces medical support, and processes payments. Apply for a new case or manage an existing one through the Delaware Child Support Portal at my.delaware.gov.

    Where
    Delaware
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents and caregivers of children. Use DCSS App Services for a new case and the DCSS Customer Portal for an existing one. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Florida

  • Fatherhood Programs (Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition)

    Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition

    Free programs for fathers and father figures: Fatherhood P.R.I.D.E. in Duval County (early childhood courses, safe sleep, parenting and co-parenting, conflict resolution, financial literacy, workforce development, case management), and TEAM Dad across the region (case management, peer support groups, employment help, job and trade training, financial coaching, co-parenting education). Also offered: an 8-10 session course for dads of children 3 and up, and Boot Camp for New Dads.

    Where
    Baker County, Clay County, Duval County, Nassau County and St. Johns County, Florida
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For fathers, grandfathers, father figures, and soon-to-be dads who live in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, or St. Johns County. Some programs require the mother or child to be enrolled in Healthy Start. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChild SupportInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Florida Child Support Program (Department of Revenue)

    Florida Department of Revenue, Child Support Program

    The Department of Revenue Child Support Program helps parents and caregivers locate parents, establish paternity (including genetic testing), set up and change support orders (including medical support), process payments through the State Disbursement Unit, and enforce orders. Sign up online, and manage your case 24/7 through Child Support eServices. Chat and email are also available.

    Where
    Florida
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Parents or caregivers may sign up for services. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri, for all counties except Miami-Dade, which uses 1-305-530-2600 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET). See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Florida Courts Family Law Self-Help Information

    Florida State Courts

    The Florida State Courts self-help pages are for people handling their own family law cases. They link to the family law forms, DIY Florida online interviews that help create court documents, lists of self-help programs and legal aid programs around Florida, interpersonal violence information, and a way to find an attorney for a low-cost consultation.

    Where
    Florida
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people. The information isn't legal advice; contact an attorney with specific questions. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Florida Law Help

    Florida's civil legal aid community

    Florida Law Help has plain-language legal guides (custody and parenting plans, child support, divorce, domestic violence, guardianship, evictions, foreclosure, food and cash benefits, Social Security, and more). It also has a statewide Find a Provider directory and an Apply for Help page. Florida Online Intake there lets you apply to Bay Area Legal Services, Community Legal Services, Coast to Coast Legal Services, Florida Rural Legal Services, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Legal Services of North Florida, and Three Rivers Legal Services.

    Where
    Florida
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone in Florida with a civil legal problem. See the official site for current rules.

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorceChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

    Florida State Courts

    Free family law forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court, numbered under section 12 of the Rules of Court. They include petitions for dissolution of marriage (with or without children), simplified dissolution, financial affidavits, the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, marital settlement agreements, a petition for support and parenting plan outside a divorce, and petitions to modify parental responsibility, parenting plans, and time-sharing. Forms have fillable fields.

    Where
    Florida
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Read the General Information for Self-Represented Litigants first (see the Getting Started page). Use the Application for Civil Indigent Status to see if you qualify for fee waivers. Self-help programs and court staff can help with procedure but can't give legal advice. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Resources for Parents and Fathers (Child Support Program)

    Florida Department of Revenue, Child Support Program

    The Child Support Program's Resources for Parents page links parents to a county-by-county job resource list (including groups with special grant funding to help parents who owe support), CareerSource Florida, Early Learning Coalitions, domestic violence centers, and fatherhood resources: Father First, Healthy Start Coalitions and TEAM Dad, All Pro Dad, and the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. Every county sheriff's office offers at least one designated parking lot as a safe, neutral site for exchanging children for parenting time.

    Where
    Florida
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Available to anyone, not just people with an open child support case. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFamily CounselingFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Georgia

  • Appalachian Family Law Information Center

    Appalachian Family Law Information Center (Appalachian Judicial Circuit)

    This center offers free family law court forms packets for divorce with and without minor children, child custody or visitation modification, child support modification, legitimation, contempt, and name changes, plus family violence self-help forms. In-person and virtual appointments are available for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit.

    Where
    Fannin County, Gilmer County and Pickens County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Appointments are for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit only (Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens counties). See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • DCSS Fatherhood Program

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services

    Running since January 1997, the Fatherhood Program is a voluntary, employment-based program that helps noncustodial parents meet their child support obligations and avoid court. It's an alternative to administrative license suspension. Services include driver's license reinstatement, child support services, GED enrollment, job training, job search and placement, emotional wellness courses, and order modification where it applies. Through a DCSS partnership with Goodwill Industries and the US Department of Labor, Goodwill provides subsidized employment to noncustodial parents with a child support case in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Henry counties.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For noncustodial parents with an active IV-D child support case and paternity established. While enrolled you must pay support, get a job within 90 days, attend accountability sessions, register with the Department of Labor, and report new employment within two days. To complete it, you must work and pay support for 90 consecutive days. If you don't complete it, enforcement resumes and you can't re-enroll for nine months. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFinancial AidFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Fulton County Superior Court Family Division: Family Law Forms

    Superior Court of Fulton County, Family Division

    The Fulton County Superior Court Family Division posts free family law form packets with instructions. They include a Parenting Plan, Child Support Addendum, Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit, divorce with or without minor children, change of custody and child support, child support modification, contempt, legitimation, income deduction orders, and a sample visitation schedule. The court strongly recommends getting legal advice; it lists the Atlanta Bar Lawyer Referral Service (404-521-0777), Atlanta Legal Aid (404-524-5811), and AVLF (404-521-0790).

    Where
    Fulton County, Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Forms are for Fulton County Superior Court cases; other courts may need different forms. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services

    DCSS helps parents through seven steps: opening a case, locating the noncustodial parent, establishing paternity, getting a support order filed, setting up payments, enforcing the order, and reviewing it. It also offers access and visitation help and the DCSS On the Go app.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Open to Georgia parents and caregivers who need child support services. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)

    Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.

    GLSP is a nonprofit law firm whose attorneys and paralegals give free civil legal help to Georgians in the 154 counties outside metro Atlanta. Apply online or by phone to see if you qualify. GLSP also co-runs GeorgiaLegalAid.org (see ga-georgialegalaid-org).

    Where
    Serves 154 counties in Georgia
    All 154 counties

    Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Macon-Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Athens-Clarke County, Clay County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, Decatur County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Columbus-Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Augusta-Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County and Worth County

    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income limits generally apply (or you're 60 or older, in most Georgia counties); see the official page. Doesn't serve residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties (see the ga-atlanta-legal-aid-* entries). Other requirements apply. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorceChild SupportHousingFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • GeorgiaLegalAid.org (legal information and self-help forms)

    Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program

    GeorgiaLegalAid.org is a joint project of Atlanta Legal Aid Society and GLSP with free, easy-to-understand legal information for Georgia. Its Family & Safety section covers custody and visitation, child support and alimony, divorce, domestic violence, legitimation and fathers' rights, and guardianship. Self Help Forms link to Judicial Council of Georgia divorce forms (with and without minor children), family law forms, and protective order forms. There's a legal aid directory, a list of court-based self-help centers, and the LAVA legal information chatbot.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone in Georgia. It gives legal information, not legal advice. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Hawaii

  • Chief Judge Ronald Ibarra Self-Help Center (Keahuolū Courthouse, Kona)

    Hawaiʻi State Judiciary

    At Keahuolū Courthouse (74-5451 Kamakaʻeha Avenue, Kailua-Kona), volunteer attorneys from the West Hawaiʻi Bar Association give West Hawaiʻi self-represented people limited legal information on district and family court civil matters such as temporary restraining orders and divorce.

    Where
    Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For self-represented litigants. In person the second and fourth Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; by phone all other Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (except holidays). See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA)

    Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement Agency

    CSEA provides a system for paying and disbursing court-ordered child support so keiki get financial support from both parents. Use the online portal and free CSEA Hawaii mobile app to manage your case, or the phone IVR. Administrative hearings are by phone or Zoom through the Office of Child Support Hearings ((808) 692-7110). Offices are in Kapolei (Oʻahu), Hilo, Wailuku (Maui), and Līhuʻe (Kauaʻi).

    Where
    Hawaii
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents and caregivers with Hawaiʻi child support cases. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Family Court Forms for Oʻahu (First Circuit)

    Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, Family Court of the First Circuit

    The Judiciary posts Oʻahu Family Court forms with instructions, including uncontested divorce checklists (with and without children), proposed parenting plans, custody/visitation statements, child support guidelines, ex parte custody motions, court record requests, and the child custody evaluators registry. A temporary cover sheet is provided for e-filing while the First Circuit revises its 100+ forms.

    Where
    City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Forms are for First Circuit (Oʻahu) Family Court; other circuits have their own form pages. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Hilo Court Self-Help Center (Hale Kaulike)

    Hawaiʻi State Judiciary

    At Hale Kaulike (777 Kīlauea Avenue, 1st Floor, Hilo), volunteer attorneys from the Hawaiʻi County Bar Association give East Hawaiʻi self-represented people limited legal information on civil matters, including family and landlord-tenant cases.

    Where
    Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For self-represented litigants. In person Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; by phone Fridays, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (except state holidays). See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Kauaʻi Court Self-Help Center (Puʻuhonua Kaulike)

    Hawaiʻi State Judiciary

    At Puʻuhonua Kaulike (3970 Kaʻana Street, Līhuʻe), the center gives free legal information to self-represented people with District and Family Court civil matters, with volunteer attorneys from the Kauai County Bar Association.

    Where
    Kauaʻi County, Hawaii
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For self-represented litigants. First Monday of the month, 9 a.m.-noon, walk-ins in person; all other Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon by phone (leave a voicemail during hours for a callback). No messages when closed. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Maui Court Self-Help Center (Hoapili Hale)

    Hawaiʻi State Judiciary

    At Hoapili Hale (2145 Main Street, Wailuku), volunteer attorneys and Legal Aid staff give limited legal information to self-represented people with District and Family Court civil matters, including temporary restraining orders, divorce, custody, landlord-tenant, and collections. They can provide court forms and review documents. Volunteer attorneys come from the Maui County Bar Association. Volunteer Court Navigators also answer questions about Second Circuit court resources by email (courtnavigator.2cc@courts.hawaii.gov).

    Where
    Maui County, Hawaii
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For self-represented litigants. In person the second and fourth Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; by phone all other Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (except holidays). Phone access for Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and Hana residents is only when the center is open and not in person. No voice messages when closed. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Oʻahu Family Court Self-Help: Hoʻokele Self-Help Desk and Kapolei Access to Justice Room

    Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, Family Court of the First Circuit

    At the Ronald T.Y. Moon Kapolei Courthouse (4675 Kapolei Parkway), the Hoʻokele Program (Self-Help Desk) gives court users brochures, self-help packets, court forms, instructions, and one-on-one help filling out forms, plus referrals to outside agencies; it's open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The Kapolei Access to Justice Room has volunteer attorneys who give limited legal advice to unrepresented people in Family Court civil cases, by phone, video, or in person, by appointment.

    Where
    City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with Oʻahu Family Court matters. Access to Justice Room hours: first and third Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (phone and virtual); second Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in person at the Supreme Court Law Library (417 South King Street, Rm. 115, Honolulu). See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi - City and County of Honolulu intake

    Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi (VLSH)

    VLSH helps people with family law issues, including divorce, paternity, custody, adoption, and guardianship of a minor. After intake, eligible clients meet a volunteer attorney at a Neighborhood Legal Clinic for advice, and may be referred for more pro bono help if volunteers are available. VLSH also runs Hawaiʻi Online Pro Bono and the Appellate Pro Bono Program. Start with the intake line for your island or the online pre-screen application.

    Where
    City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii
    Cost
    Sliding scale
    Who it's for

    Individuals and families who meet low and moderate income guidelines and have a legal issue VLSH handles. Intake screens income, assets, and the legal issue. Calls are returned in order, generally within 48-72 hours; online pre-screens within 3-5 business days. Intake line hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi - Hawaiʻi County intake

    Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi (VLSH)

    VLSH helps people with family law issues, including divorce, paternity, custody, adoption, and guardianship of a minor. After intake, eligible clients meet a volunteer attorney at a Neighborhood Legal Clinic for advice, and may be referred for more pro bono help if volunteers are available. VLSH also runs Hawaiʻi Online Pro Bono and the Appellate Pro Bono Program. Start with the intake line for your island or the online pre-screen application.

    Where
    Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii
    Cost
    Sliding scale
    Who it's for

    Individuals and families who meet low and moderate income guidelines and have a legal issue VLSH handles. Intake screens income, assets, and the legal issue. Calls are returned in order, generally within 48-72 hours; online pre-screens within 3-5 business days. Intake line hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi - Kauaʻi County intake

    Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi (VLSH)

    VLSH helps people with family law issues, including divorce, paternity, custody, adoption, and guardianship of a minor. After intake, eligible clients meet a volunteer attorney at a Neighborhood Legal Clinic for advice, and may be referred for more pro bono help if volunteers are available. VLSH also runs Hawaiʻi Online Pro Bono and the Appellate Pro Bono Program. Start with the intake line for your island or the online pre-screen application.

    Where
    Kauaʻi County, Hawaii
    Cost
    Sliding scale
    Who it's for

    Individuals and families who meet low and moderate income guidelines and have a legal issue VLSH handles. Intake screens income, assets, and the legal issue. Calls are returned in order, generally within 48-72 hours; online pre-screens within 3-5 business days. Intake line hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi - Maui County intake

    Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi (VLSH)

    VLSH helps people with family law issues, including divorce, paternity, custody, adoption, and guardianship of a minor. After intake, eligible clients meet a volunteer attorney at a Neighborhood Legal Clinic for advice, and may be referred for more pro bono help if volunteers are available. VLSH also runs Hawaiʻi Online Pro Bono and the Appellate Pro Bono Program. Start with the intake line for your island or the online pre-screen application.

    Where
    Maui County, Hawaii
    Cost
    Sliding scale
    Who it's for

    Individuals and families who meet low and moderate income guidelines and have a legal issue VLSH handles. Intake screens income, assets, and the legal issue. Calls are returned in order, generally within 48-72 hours; online pre-screens within 3-5 business days. Intake line hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Idaho

  • Court Assistance Office - Ada County

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Ada County CAO is in the Ada County Courthouse, 200 W. Front Street, Room 1171, Boise, open Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 (cao@adacounty.id.gov). Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Ada County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Bannock County (also serving Power, Caribou, and Franklin counties)

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Sixth District CAO is at the Bannock County Courthouse, 624 E Center Street Rm 106, Pocatello (d6cao@bannock.idcourts.gov). The Power, Caribou, and Franklin county pages also list this number. Local options: Caribou County (Soda Springs) by appointment on Tuesdays, 208-547-4342 ext. 813; Franklin County Clerk of the Court (Preston), 208-852-1090, Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00 or by appointment. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Bannock County, Power County, Caribou County and Franklin County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Bear Lake County

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    Bear Lake County court assistance is at 30 N. Main, Paris, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Bear Lake County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Boise and Valley Counties

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    Fourth District court assistance for Boise County (420 Main Street, Idaho City; Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00) and Valley County (219 Main Street, Cascade). Email d4cao@idcourts.gov. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Boise County and Valley County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Canyon County (also serving Adams, Gem, Owyhee, and Payette counties)

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Third District CAO is at 1115 Albany, Room 334, Caldwell (d3cao@idcourts.gov). The Adams, Gem, Owyhee, and Payette county pages list the same CAO, available Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 by phone or email (cao@canyoncounty.id.gov). Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Canyon County, Adams County, Gem County, Owyhee County and Payette County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Elmore County

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Elmore County CAO is at 155 S. 4th East Ste #4, Mountain Home (d4cao@idcourts.gov), open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00-5:00, and Tuesdays by appointment only. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Elmore County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Fifth Judicial District (Twin Falls and south central counties)

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Fifth Judicial District CAO is at 425 Shoshone St North, Twin Falls (jwoolley@twinfalls.idcourts.gov; www.5thjudicialdistrict.com). Other county pages also list local court contacts: Blaine 208-788-5521 (Hailey), Cassia 208-878-7351 ext. 7104 (Burley), Gooding 208-934-4261 (limited services), Jerome 208-644-2600, Lincoln 208-886-2173 (limited services), Minidoka 208-436-7180 ext. 238 (Rupert); Camas County has limited services. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Twin Falls County, Blaine County, Camas County, Cassia County, Gooding County, Jerome County, Lincoln County and Minidoka County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - First Judicial District (Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone)

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The First District CAO serves Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone counties through one message line and email (d1cao@idcourts.gov). In Kootenai County, in-person help is by appointment at the Kootenai County Justice Building, 324 W. Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bonner, Boundary, and Shoshone counties have monthly walk-in open office hours, and a weekly family law forms workshop runs by Zoom. Services include form review, public computers for interactive forms, and referrals. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Benewah County, Bonner County, Boundary County, Kootenai County and Shoshone County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Latah County (also serving Clearwater, Idaho, and Lewis counties)

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Latah County CAO (522 S. Adams, Moscow) is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (email courtassistance@latah.id.us). Clearwater, Idaho, and Lewis counties have limited services, and their pages direct people to the Latah County CAO, whose officer travels to those counties in person as needed by appointment. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Latah County, Clearwater County, Idaho County and Lewis County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Nez Perce County

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Nez Perce County CAO is at the Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main St., Lewiston (email courtassistance@co.nezperce.id.us). Hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:00 p.m.; on the 2nd Wednesday of each month the office closes 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for the Pro-Se Forms Workshop. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Nez Perce County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Oneida County

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    Oneida County court assistance is at 10 Court Street, Malad City, Monday and Wednesday 9:30-3:30. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Oneida County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Seventh Judicial District (Bonneville and eastern Idaho counties)

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Seventh District CAO is at 605 N. Capital Avenue, Idaho Falls, open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-noon and 1:00-5:00 PM, excluding holidays. You can call, leave a message, or text the office line, or email D7CAO@idcourts.gov. Get forms online, by email, or as paid printed copies at the courthouse. Workshops cover starting a divorce, modifying custody or support, initial custody, finalizing a family law case, and small claims. The office can review Idaho Supreme Court-approved forms and help calculate child support, but can't give legal advice or case strategy.

    Where
    Serves 10 counties in Idaho
    All 10 counties

    Bingham County, Bonneville County, Butte County, Clark County, Custer County, Fremont County, Jefferson County, Lemhi County, Madison County and Teton County

    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the Seventh District counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Assistance Office - Washington County (limited services)

    Idaho Courts, Court Assistance Office

    The Washington County page lists limited court assistance services at 256 East Court, 3rd Floor, Weiser, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice but can review CAO forms, explain the court process, and help with child support calculations and parenting plans.

    Where
    Washington County, Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people with cases in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Idaho Child Support Services

    Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Child Support Services

    Child Support Services can establish paternity, establish or modify orders for financial and medical support, receive and distribute payments, and take enforcement action. Without an order, it works with both parents to calculate proposed support under the Idaho Child Support Guidelines. Payments go to the other parent or guardian by direct deposit or on the Idaho Family Support Card. Manage your case online at MyChildSupport. To apply for enforcement services, download the application (or request one by phone) and mail it with the $25 fee to Idaho Child Support Receipting Services, P.O. Box 70008, Boise, ID 83707-0108. For receipting-only (non-enforcement) services, call.

    Where
    Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    The apply page says there are no eligibility requirements for this service. Non-enforcement services need the court order and basic contact information to open a case. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Idaho Court Assistance Office (self-help forms and Idaho Guide and File)

    Idaho Supreme Court, Statewide Access to Justice

    The Court Assistance Office (CAO) provides resources, court forms, document review, and legal information for people representing themselves in court or who can't afford a lawyer. Court Assistance Officers can't give legal advice, but they can explain the legal process, what to expect in court, and the risks of representing yourself, and help calculate child support and complete a parenting plan. They refer people to the Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral Service, hotlines run by Idaho Legal Aid Services, and resources for high-conflict cases such as visitation supervisors, court interpreters, and mediators. Forms online cover divorce, custody and paternity, child support, visitation, protection orders, guardianship, and more, and Idaho Guide and File lets you complete and e-file CAO forms through a guided questionnaire.

    Where
    Idaho
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For self-represented people in Idaho courts. Contact your local Court Assistance Office for help (see the id-cao-* county entries). See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP)

    Idaho Law Foundation, Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program

    IVLP is a safety net for low-income Idahoans who need civil legal help and can't afford it. Through a statewide network of volunteer attorneys, it provides free civil legal help through advice and consultation, brief services, and representation. Applicants who may be eligible complete a financial qualification and an in-depth phone interview. IVLP also runs Advice and Counsel Clinics, which offer a half hour of free advice and help with self-help forms by appointment (register through the clinic calendar).

    Where
    Idaho
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Low-income people with a civil legal matter. IVLP isn't an emergency program; the application can take a few weeks, and some applicants are referred elsewhere. Clinic registration closes 24 hours before the clinic. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Illinois

  • Child Support Services (Illinois HFS)

    Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Division of Child Support Services

    HFS Child Support Services helps parents locate the other parent, establish parentage (including the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage, with genetic testing at no cost), estimate support with the Income Shares guidelines, get child and medical support orders, collect and enforce support, and change a support amount up or down. Enroll free online through the Child Support eServices portal, by calling the call center, or at a regional office. Its Family Resource Connections links both paying and receiving parents to help with work and other needs. Payments go through the State Disbursement Unit (SDU).

    Where
    Illinois
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Parents or caretakers of a minor child. Having payments go through the SDU doesn't automatically enroll you; you must enroll for services (and re-enroll if a case closed). See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Domestic Relations Advice Desk (CARPLS) at the Daley Center

    CARPLS / Circuit Court of Cook County

    CARPLS attorneys at the Daley Center give legal advice on family law cases, including divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities (custody), parenting time (visitation) and child support. They can draft documents such as petitions, answers and appearances in certain cases, but do not represent people in court. Richard J. Daley Center, CL-29 (Concourse Level), 50 West Washington Street, Chicago. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except court holidays. Walk-ins are first come, first served, and appointments can be made.

    Where
    Cook County, Illinois
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    People with Cook County family law cases. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Domestic Relations Division and Family Court Services (Circuit Court of Cook County)

    Circuit Court of Cook County

    The Domestic Relations Division hears divorce, civil union dissolution, legal separation, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly custody), parenting time (formerly visitation), parentage, and enforcement or changes to past judgments. If the court refers you, Family Court Services provides mediation, parent education, emergency intervention, home studies, custody evaluations and Children and Teens Speak. Main location: Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago.

    Where
    Cook County, Illinois
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Parties to Cook County domestic relations cases. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Illinois Court Help

    Illinois Supreme Court / Illinois Courts

    Illinois Court Help is a free service from the Illinois Courts. Court guides help you understand and get through the court process anywhere in Illinois, such as divorce or eviction, and can connect you to local legal aid and community resources. Call or text, or ask a question online. The site also links to court forms, e-filing, remote court and finding your court.

    Where
    Illinois
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Anyone with a court matter in Illinois. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

    Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

    Land of Lincoln gives free legal help to residents of 65 counties in central and southern Illinois, with offices in East St. Louis, Alton, Quincy, Springfield, Champaign, Charleston, Decatur, Carbondale and Mount Vernon. Apply by calling the Legal Advice and Referral Center or apply online at illinoislegalaid.org. Interpreters are available. Separate hotlines handle eviction and Fresh Start (855-601-9474) and consumer law.

    Where
    Serves 65 counties in Illinois
    All 65 counties

    Clinton County, Fayette County, Monroe County, Randolph County, St. Clair County, Washington County, Adams County, Bond County, Brown County, Calhoun County, Greene County, Hancock County, Jersey County, Macoupin County, Madison County, Montgomery County, Pike County, Schuyler County, Cass County, Christian County, Logan County, Mason County, Menard County, Morgan County, Sangamon County, Scott County, Shelby County, Champaign County, Clark County, Coles County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, De Witt County, Douglas County, Edgar County, Effingham County, Ford County, Jasper County, Macon County, Moultrie County, Piatt County, Vermilion County, Alexander County, Clay County, Edwards County, Franklin County, Gallatin County, Hamilton County, Hardin County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Lawrence County, Marion County, Massac County, Perry County, Pope County, Pulaski County, Richland County, Saline County, Union County, Wabash County, Wayne County, White County and Williamson County

    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Residents of the 65 counties served who meet eligibility rules. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Parentage and Child Support Advice Desk (Greater Chicago Legal Clinic)

    Greater Chicago Legal Clinic / Circuit Court of Cook County

    Attorneys give legal advice and help with child support and paternity (parentage) cases in Cook County. Services are remote only: call and leave a message with your name and number to get a call back. Attorneys do not represent people in court.

    Where
    Cook County, Illinois
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    People with Cook County child support or parentage cases. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Self-Represented Litigant Center (Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County)

    Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County

    The Clerk's Self-Represented Litigant Center helps people without a lawyer navigate the Cook County courts. It is in the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington St., Room 602, Chicago, open 8:30am to 4:30pm. Email SrlCenter@cookcountycourt.com.

    Where
    Cook County, Illinois
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    People with Cook County court cases who don't have a lawyer. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Statewide standardized forms: divorce, parenting plan and child support

    Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice

    Illinois has statewide standardized court forms that every Illinois court must accept, including a Divorce with Children suite (petition, parenting plan, judgment and instructions), parenting plan forms, child support and maintenance forms, and motions to change child support. Other suites include Order of Protection, Guardianship of a Minor, Fee Waiver (in several languages) and Financial Affidavit. Illinois Legal Aid Online's free Easy Form guided interviews can fill in the divorce, parenting plan and child support modification forms for you.

    Where
    Illinois
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Anyone filing in an Illinois circuit court. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Indiana

  • DCS Child Support Bureau: open a child support case

    Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), Child Support Bureau

    The Child Support Bureau helps custodial and non-custodial parents and caretakers with establishing paternity, locating a parent, setting up and changing support orders, medical support, collecting support and arrears. You can enroll online or in person at your county prosecutor's child support office; there is no fee to enroll. KIDSLINE gives automated payment information 24/7 and live help on weekdays.

    Where
    Indiana
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to custodial and non-custodial parents and caretakers. If you live outside the U.S., enroll by mail to INSCCU, PO Box 6098, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6098. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Divorce with children when spouses agree (form packet)

    Indiana Legal Help

    Indiana Legal Help's packet for divorce when you and your spouse have minor children and agree on custody, parenting time, and how property and debts are divided. The page explains how to complete and file the forms and what to do after filing. Plan on about 2 hours to fill out the forms.

    Where
    Indiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    You or your spouse lived in Indiana for the last six months and in the current county for at least three months, you have minor children together, and you agree on custody, parenting time, property and debts. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Heartland Pro Bono Council (Marion County, by referral)

    Heartland Pro Bono Council (Pro Bono Indiana, Indianapolis office)

    Heartland matches eligible people with volunteer attorneys for family law (divorce, guardianship of a minor, setting or changing parenting time, stepparent adoption), consumer and estate cases. It only takes referrals: first apply to a Marion County legal aid partner such as Indiana Legal Services or Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, and get a referral form if you qualify.

    Where
    Marion County, Indiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    The case must be filed in Marion County, with priority for Marion County residents; people outside the county must be able to travel there. Household income limits apply; see the official page. Referrals usually must be acted on within about 30 days. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Indiana Child Support Calculator and Guidelines

    Indiana Judicial Branch

    The Indiana courts' online calculator estimates weekly child support from questions about children, income, parenting time, health care and other costs, and produces forms to use in court. The page also links to the Indiana Child Support Guidelines, child support form packets, a parenting time calendar and a financial declaration tool.

    Where
    Indiana
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to parents and practitioners. A former version of the calculator is kept for obligations before December 31, 2023. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Iowa

  • Iowa Child Support Services (formerly the Child Support Recovery Unit)

    Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS), Child Support Services

    Iowa HHS Child Support Services helps families who get public assistance such as FIP, foster care or some Medicaid; families who got assistance in the past; people who apply for services; and people in other states when the other parent lives or works in Iowa. Apply online or ask any local child support office for an application. The automated information line runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Where
    Iowa
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Open to parents and caretakers who apply, and to families getting public assistance. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Iowa court forms and Iowa Interactive Court Forms

    Iowa Judicial Branch

    Free Iowa court forms by case type, including divorce, custody for unmarried parents, paternity, child support, domestic abuse and name changes. Iowa Interactive Court Forms are free guided interviews that prepare forms for domestic abuse, child support modifications, fee waivers, name changes, small claims and divorce without minor children, with divorce interviews also in Spanish. E-filing is required; registering for Iowa eFile is free.

    Where
    Iowa
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone. Forms may be signed electronically. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Iowa Court Navigators: free help with civil court forms

    Iowa Judicial Branch

    Court Navigators give one-on-one help, by appointment, to people representing themselves in civil cases, including family law (divorce, child support, custody), evictions and protective orders. They help you find and fill out forms, e-file, and learn about the court process and legal and community resources. Appointments are 30-minute video calls on Microsoft Teams, or in person at the Scott County Courthouse only. Navigators are not lawyers and can't give legal advice.

    Where
    Iowa
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Anyone representing themselves in a civil case. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Iowa Judicial Branch: representing yourself

    Iowa Judicial Branch

    The Iowa courts' self-help pages explain what to know before going to court on your own: e-filing through Iowa eFile, court rules, conduct in court, and how to find a lawyer through the Iowa State Bar Association's Find-A-Lawyer service. Court staff can explain basic procedures, deadlines and fees but cannot give legal advice. The page is also available in Spanish.

    Where
    Iowa
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone. You must e-file unless the court allows paper filing. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Promoting Opportunities for Parents Program (POPP): fatherhood and parenting classes

    Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS), Child Support Services

    Iowa HHS Child Support Services partners with community providers that offer parenting or fatherhood classes and employment resources, and can give incentives for taking part. Current partners (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) are Children & Families of Iowa (24/7 Dad, Understanding Dads for Moms and Caring Dads curriculums), the Evelyn K. Davis Center and St. Vincent de Paul of Des Moines (both serving Polk and surrounding counties).

    Where
    Iowa
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Parents who face barriers to meeting their obligations to their children, through an approved partner program. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Kansas

  • 18th Judicial District Self-Help Center (Wichita)

    Eighteenth Judicial District Court, Sedgwick County (Kansas Judicial Branch)

    The 18th Judicial District's Self-Help Center, in the law library in downtown Wichita, offers family law forms and packets for divorce with or without children, parenting time and related cases. Staff can't give legal advice or recommend a course of action. Call to learn current hours.

    Where
    Sedgwick County, Kansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people with family law cases in Sedgwick County District Court. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Child Support Services help for noncustodial parents (Kansas)

    Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)

    DCF Child Support Services also works with noncustodial parents, including fathers. You can enroll to ask CSS to establish paternity or to review an existing child support order for a change. If you are not sure you are the father, CSS can schedule genetic testing for the mother, child and possible father, and the state pays for the first test. If you are served with a DCF petition or notice of action, respond promptly; if you don't, the court may set an order without you. Call to speak with a Child Support Specialist.

    Where
    Kansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For parents who pay or may owe child support in a Kansas case. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

    Kansas Bar Association (KBA)

    The KBA Lawyer Referral Service connects people with screened Kansas attorneys, including for family law. Submit a request through the online referral form with details of your situation, and the service routes it to an attorney in the right practice area. There is no fee for the referral itself, but the attorneys charge for their work. Requests are made online. If you have no internet access or need help filling in the online form, the page gives a phone number for help with it.

    Where
    Kansas
    Cost
    Paid
    Who it's for

    For anyone looking for a private Kansas attorney. The page asks people who need free or reduced-fee help not to submit a request. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Kansas Child Support Services (CSS)

    Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)

    DCF Child Support Services helps families establish paternity, set up and change child support and medical support orders, and collect support, at no cost. Families on TANF, Food Assistance, Child Care Assistance, foster care or medical benefits are served automatically, and any family can apply regardless of income. Apply online in about 30 minutes, with no office visit, or call the Kansas Child Support Contact Center for help applying or about an existing case. In-person or virtual meetings can be scheduled by phone.

    Where
    Kansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Any parent or person seeking to establish or change a paternity and/or child support order may apply. A separate application is needed for each child who has a different father. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Kansas Judicial Council family law forms

    Kansas Judicial Branch (Kansas Judicial Council)

    The Kansas Judicial Council publishes free official court forms for divorce with and without minor children, parentage (custody and support when parents aren't married), establishing, changing and enforcing parenting time, and responding to DCF parentage and child support petitions. Some forms come in bilingual versions. Judicial Council staff can't give legal advice, recommend a course of action or help you fill out the forms.

    Where
    Kansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone filing or responding in a Kansas family law case. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Kansas Self-Help: divorce, parenting time and parentage

    Kansas Judicial Branch

    The Kansas Judicial Branch's virtual Self-Help Center explains divorce with or without minor children, setting up and changing parenting time, and establishing legal parentage, with step-by-step instructions and checklists. It links to the official Kansas Judicial Council forms and to child support information. The site also covers protection orders, child support, mediation and finding legal help, and links to your local district court.

    Where
    Kansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone with a Kansas family law case, especially people representing themselves. The site gives information, not legal advice. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Kentucky

  • Kentucky Child Support Enforcement

    Kentucky Division of Child Support Enforcement (CHFS)

    The Kentucky Division of Child Support Enforcement helps parents with child support cases. Its online self-service lets you apply for services, see payments and balances, check court dates and appointments, upload documents, message your caseworker, update your address and direct deposit, and make payments. A mobile option shows limited case information. Contact your local child support office first; if you cannot reach it, call the statewide line on weekdays.

    Where
    Kentucky
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Parents and caretakers with a Kentucky child support case or who need one opened. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Kentucky Court of Justice Self-Help Portal and guided interviews

    Kentucky Court of Justice

    The Kentucky Court of Justice Self-Help Portal hosts free A2J Guided Interviews that help people without a lawyer fill out court forms by answering questions. Family-related interviews include divorce without children, modifying child support, domestic violence protective orders, guardian or conservator for a minor, name change and waiver of court costs. The portal also links Kentucky Free Legal Answers, the civil legal aid programs, lawyer referral services and a self-help booklet. Completed forms are printed and filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the case is handled.

    Where
    Kentucky
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Anyone handling a Kentucky court matter without a lawyer. The forms are not legal advice. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceChild SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Kentucky Family Court

    Kentucky Court of Justice

    Kentucky Family Court is a division of Circuit Court that hears family cases under a 'One Family, One Judge, One Court' approach, so the same judge hears all matters involving a family. Its cases include divorce, spousal support and property division, child custody, support and visitation, paternity and adoption, domestic violence, dependency, neglect and abuse, and status offenses. The Family Court page links a 'Find a Court / Circuit Court Clerk by County' directory.

    Where
    Kentucky
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    People with family law cases in Kentucky. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Louisiana

  • DCFS Child Support Enforcement (Louisiana)

    Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Child Support Enforcement

    DCFS Child Support Enforcement helps parents provide financial and medical support for their children by setting up, enforcing and managing child support orders statewide. You can apply for services online or by mail. Parents with a case can log in to LA CAFÉ to see case details and message their caseworker, call the DCFS line for payment and balance information, and search the delinquent payors database.

    Where
    Louisiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Open to any parent or caregiver responsible for a child. Families receiving FITAP, KCSP or Medicaid are enrolled automatically. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • LA CAFÉ Self-Service Portal (Louisiana benefits and child support accounts)

    Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

    LA CAFÉ (Common Access Front End) is Louisiana's online customer portal. You can create an account and use it to apply for benefits, send simplified reports, change reports and renewals, check the status of an application, and see child support case details. An online application takes about an hour, and an unfinished application is saved for 30 days. For help logging in or with an application, call the DCFS number on weekdays during business hours.

    Where
    Louisiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Anyone applying for or receiving the benefits handled in CAFÉ. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidSNAP (Food Assistance)Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Self-Help Resource Center at Orleans Parish Civil District Court

    Orleans Parish Civil District Court

    The Orleans Parish Civil District Court hosts a Self-Help Resource Center, run by The Pro Bono Project and the Family Justice Center with the court and clerk's offices. Volunteers offer court-approved forms and legal information to people representing themselves in family law matters such as divorce, custody, child support and visitation, and can review completed forms before filing. Pro Bono Project volunteers are on site on set weekday mornings, with a virtual help desk by email or phone on other days. The center cannot give legal advice or representation and is not a notary service, though volunteers notarize the court-approved forms it provides. A Family Justice Center domestic abuse coordinator is on site on weekdays.

    Where
    Orleans Parish, Louisiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    People without a lawyer in family law cases at Orleans Parish Civil District Court. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Self-Help Resource Center at the Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish

    The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish

    The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish handles divorce, community property, spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support and domestic violence cases. Its Self-Help Resource Center, on the fourth floor of the Nineteenth Judicial District Courthouse in Baton Rouge, is staffed by volunteer attorneys and law students who help self-represented litigants with court forms, case information and general questions. Help is by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with walk-ins if time permits, and you must complete an intake form. Volunteers give legal information only, not legal advice or representation. The court's website also offers free pleadings, instructions, a court guide and videos.

    Where
    East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    People without a lawyer in family law matters before the Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish. Non-family matters such as bankruptcy and successions are not covered. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Self-help services and legal forms for self-represented litigants (Louisiana State Bar Association)

    Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), Access to Justice

    The Louisiana State Bar Association's Self-Help Services page explains what it means to represent yourself in court and how to use fill-in-the-blank legal forms safely. It warns that many online forms do not follow Louisiana law and recommends forms from the Supreme Court of Louisiana, your local court, or a legal aid organization. Pick your parish from the drop-down menu to see local self-help centers, online resources and forms, as well as statewide services such as online legal advice, a legal hotline, and events at public libraries. The SRL Forms page collects available forms.

    Where
    Louisiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Anyone in Louisiana representing themselves in a civil case. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Maine

Maryland

  • A Father's Place, Prince George's County: free fatherhood program

    A Father's Place, Prince George's County (AFPPGC)

    A Father's Place offers free services to fathers in Prince George's County: group workshops, one-on-one coaching and a community of other dads, focused on healthy relationships, responsible parenting and economic stability. It serves fathers 18 and older with children 18 or younger. Fathers who don't live in Prince George's County but have an active child support case are also eligible.

    Where
    Prince George's County, Maryland
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Fathers 18 or older with a child 18 or younger who live in Prince George's County or have an active child support case there. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Child Support Administration (CSA): open a child support case (Maryland DHS)

    Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), Child Support Administration (CSA)

    The Maryland Child Support Administration works with both parents to provide the financial and medical support their children need. CSA can establish paternity, set up and change support orders, and collect and enforce support. Apply online (the fastest way), or by mail, fax or in person at your local child support office; applications cannot be sent by email. There is a small one-time application fee unless you receive or have received Temporary Cash Assistance or Medical Assistance, and some cases pay a small annual fee. Parents can update information and check payments online or by phone through the DHS customer care line.

    Where
    Maryland
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Parents and caregivers of a child who need support established, collected or enforced. Families receiving TCA or Medical Assistance get services free of charge. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Family law self-help centers at Maryland circuit courts

    Maryland Judiciary

    Most Maryland circuit courts have family law help centers where you can get free legal help from lawyers, paralegals or court staff. They help with custody, child support, visitation, divorce, name change, domestic violence and paternity cases, and some help with adoption and guardianship. Staff can explain the process, answer questions and help with forms, but cannot represent you or file papers for you. Many centers now work by appointment, so contact the center before you go. The statewide Maryland Court Help Center also gives free help by phone and live chat.

    Where
    Maryland
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    People without a lawyer in a Maryland family law case. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Maryland family law court forms

    Maryland Judiciary

    The Maryland Judiciary's family law forms index has most family court forms, searchable by topic, including custody, visitation, child support, divorce, guardianship, domestic violence and name change. A form finder tool helps you pick the right form, Maryland Guide & File helps you fill out forms online, and forms are also offered in Spanish, Russian, French, Korean and Chinese.

    Where
    Maryland
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Anyone filing or responding in a Maryland family case. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS): free volunteer lawyers

    Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS)

    MVLS matches Marylanders with limited income with volunteer lawyers who give free legal representation in civil cases for the life of the case. Help areas include family law such as custody, divorce and guardianship, plus estates, foreclosure and tax sale, consumer, tax and special education matters. Family law cases must start with a phone intake; other cases can apply online. MVLS does not take failure-to-pay-rent eviction cases.

    Where
    All Maryland counties and Baltimore City except Allegany, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's and Talbot
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Marylanders with limited income who meet income, asset, case type and location rules. Not available in Allegany, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's or Talbot County, which have their own pro bono programs, except for a few specialized matters. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Winning Fathers Program for incarcerated fathers (Baltimore County)

    Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), Baltimore County Department of Social Services

    The Winning Fathers Program helps fathers at the Baltimore County Detention Center prepare to return to their families and communities. It offers job readiness and soft-skills classes such as resume writing, communication, time management and anger management, and a job developer and social workers help participants move into work after release.

    Where
    Baltimore County, Maryland
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Fathers at the Baltimore County Men's Detention Center with at least 120 days left on their sentence and a court-ordered child support obligation. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Women's Law Center of Maryland: Family Law Hotline and survivor legal help

    Women's Law Center of Maryland (WLC)

    The Women's Law Center of Maryland offers a free, confidential Family Law Hotline where staff attorneys answer questions about Maryland family law, including separation, divorce, custody and visitation, and child support, for low-income callers. Its Collateral Legal Assistance for Survivors project represents survivors of intimate partner violence in divorce, custody and protective orders, and its Judicare Project provides lawyers for eligible low-income people in family cases. Services are open to people of any gender, and translation is available on request.

    Where
    Maryland
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Family Law Hotline: low-income callers. Representation programs have their own eligibility rules. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Young Fathers Employment Program (Talbot County child support)

    Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), Child Support Administration (CSA)

    The Young Fathers Employment Program serves fathers and non-custodial parties in Talbot County. Its aim is to help parents become more responsible, accountable and active in their children's lives. The program page says the Caroline County Department of Social Services endeavors to increase parental involvement through relationship and parenting skill development and mediation, to help with job readiness, employment development and life skills counseling, and to promote child support payment through job placement and retention help. The page calls it a no-cost opportunity to train for a career.

    Where
    Talbot County, Maryland
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Non-custodial parents with a Talbot County child support case who are unemployed or underemployed and can commit to working after the program. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Massachusetts

  • Child Support Services (Massachusetts Department of Revenue)

    Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR), Child Support Services Division

    The Department of Revenue's Child Support Services Division helps parents who pay and parents and caregivers who receive child support. Either parent or the child's caregiver can enroll to establish parentage or to get, enforce or change a child support order. Online you can log in to the CSS Case Manager, use the virtual counter, make payments, send a copy of your court order, and attend virtual hearings or case conferences. Families getting SNAP can learn how child support may help.

    Where
    Massachusetts
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Parents and caregivers of children in Massachusetts. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Court Service Centers (Massachusetts Trial Court)

    Massachusetts Trial Court, Court Service Centers

    Court Service Centers help people without a lawyer navigate the courts. Staff answer basic questions, give one-on-one help filling out forms in certain case types, explain court rules and procedures, provide written instructions, and connect you with legal aid and community resources. They cannot give legal advice or represent you. Start with the Virtual Court Service Center for intake by phone or video on weekdays; it can refer you to one of the local centers located in courthouses.

    Where
    Massachusetts
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    People without a lawyer who have or want to file a case in a Massachusetts court; only certain case types. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • MassLegalHelp: free legal information for Massachusetts

    Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project

    MassLegalHelp gives free, practical information about your legal rights in Massachusetts, written by legal aid programs. Browse by topic, including family law, housing, benefits and immigration, learn next steps such as filling out a form or preparing for court, and see if you qualify for free or low-cost legal services. The site is run by a nonprofit and never charges you to use it.

    Where
    Massachusetts
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Anyone looking for Massachusetts legal information.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Probate and Family Court self-help and forms (Massachusetts)

    Massachusetts Probate and Family Court

    The Probate and Family Court handles divorce, parentage, child support, custody, parenting time, adoption, abuse prevention, guardianship and name changes. Its forms page collects court forms by subject, including divorce and separate support, child support guidelines worksheets, financial statements, and complaints for parentage, custody, support and parenting time, and links to filing fees and to the indigency waiver of court fees. The court also runs virtual registries for face-to-face help from court staff online. File with your local division.

    Where
    Massachusetts
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Anyone with a family or probate matter in a Massachusetts Probate and Family Court division.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)