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CHILD SUPPORT INFORMATION
For information on the Child Support Program including an array of online services such as direct deposit and payment information, tax intercept information, publications and processes, please visit https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/bcs/
ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES
Families who participate in Wisconsin Works (W-2) or Medicaid (MA) are automatically eligible to receive child support services. Other families may apply to Shawano County DHS Child Support Agency for a no fee application.
For an overview of Child Support visit: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cs/overview
For more information and to apply for services visit: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cs/apply
For interpreter information: https://dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p0/p00417.pdf
LEGAL FATHERHOOD (PATERNITY)
For information: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cs/paternity/home
LEGAL SERVICES
The Child Support Agency cannot give legal advice. Please contact the Lawyer Referral and Information Service State Bar of Wisconsin at 1-800-362-9082 or visit: https://www.legalaction.org
Wisconsin Judicare is a civil legal service provider and information on how to apply for this service can be accessed at https://www.judicare.org/
CUSTODY AND PLACEMENT / FAMILY COURT COMMISSIONER
Child support agencies do not handle custody and placement issues.
For help with custody and placement, contact the local family court commissioner through Shawano Clerk of Circuit Court at 715-526-9347.
CIRCUIT COURT FORMS
Standard, statewide forms are required by all Wisconsin circuit courts for civil, criminal, family, guardianship, juvenile, mental commitment, probate and small claims cases.
Visit https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit.htm#family for circuit court forms.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Call 715-526-2190 and listen to the prompts for direction.
Cases are split alphabetically for each case worker determined by the last name of the payor / noncustodial parent if paternity has been established. If paternity is not established refer to mothers’ last name.
Make sure when you call you speak slowly and clearly. Provide your name and the name of the other party on your case, your pin number or social security number and phone number. Leave the reason for your call or the information you are providing. Do not leave multiple messages.
Allow at least 2 days for a response, if a response from the worker is necessary.
If your case is being handled by another Child Support Agency, please contact that agency.
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Shawano County Department of Human Services - Child Support Division Phone: (715) 526-2190 Fax: (715) 526-5542 Click here to email |
Address: |
W7327 Anderson Avenue
Shawano, WI 54166 Map |
Office Hours: |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) |
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