What happens after I apply for child support services?

After applying for child support services with the County of San Diego Department of Child Support Services, several steps will follow. First, your application will go through a review process to ensure all necessary information is provided. Once accepted, a case will be opened, and a caseworker will be assigned to your case. The caseworker will gather additional details and establish paternity, if required. They will also assess the noncustodial parent's income to determine child support obligations. The amount and frequency of payments will be determined using state guidelines. The caseworker will then initiate enforcement actions to collect payments, including wage garnishment, intercepting tax refunds, suspension of licenses, or other means as necessary. Any collected payments will be distributed to you, and ongoing monitoring and enforcement will continue to ensure compliance.