Core Child Support Services
The Santa Clara County Department of Child Support Services exists to provide child support services. Our core services are
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Attorneys at the Department of Child Support represent only the public interest and not either parent. Our actions are guided by federal and state laws and regulations. For this reason the Department is not involved in some child-related issues, such as child custody. We strive to see that the law is followed so as to provide for the best interest of children.
Information given to us by those involved in a support case is confidential. It is protected by law from disclosure except when directly connected with our official functions. Papers filed with the courts, however, are usually open to inspection by the public.
| GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES |
- DCSS represents the public interest, not the mother, father, or children for whom we provide services.
- For information about getting a lawyer, call the Lawyer Referral Service at 408-971-6822.
- DCSS establishes paternity, child support and medical health insurance orders.
- DCSS enforces and modifies child support orders, but does not enforce child custody or visitation orders. Call the Family Court Clinic at 408-882-2900 and press #7 for custody and visitation information.
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