San Diego DCSS LawyerWhen a parent is receiving public assistance for a minor child, the county paying the aid may seek an order for child support to be paid by the non-custodial parent. The county may also seek an order for child support to be paid by the non-custodial parent even in cases where public assistance is not placed for the child. This occurs when the custodial parent requests for the District Attorney’s, (now called the Department of Child Support Enforcement Services) (DCSS) assistance in establishing and enforcing child support. If the parties have never been married, the DCSS will commence an action to establish paternity. Upon establishing paternity, the DCSS will proceed to establish child support. If you are sued for child support and ignore the lawsuit, the court will order an obligation for you to pay child support. Many times the "default" order for support is higher than what you would normally be ordered to pay. Additionally, there are a number of strong actions the DCSS can take against you if you fail to pay child support, including: If you are the non-custodial parent and the DA has initiated and action against you to establish paternity or child support, you need an experienced San Diego DCSS attorney who will defend your rights in court. At the law office of Elizabeth M. Lewis, located in San Diego, California, has been representing non-custodial parents in paternity and child support actions for over 11 years. Elizabeth Lewis is not only a Certified Family Law Specialist, she is also a San Diego County Bar Family Support Division Liaison. In this capacity, she is the go-between between the DCSS and judicial officers on issues and policies concerning child support and child support enforcement. If you are being sued by the DCSS for paternity or child support, you don’t have to go through it alone. Let us put our years of experience on your side. Contact our office today for your free initial consultation.   
We accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover Card. Our San Diego relocation after divorce lawyer serves the California cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, South Bay, East County, as well as out-of-state clients. Law Office of Elizabeth M. Lewis
3065 Rosecrans Place, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: 619)523-9900
Toll Free: (800)852-1840
Fax: (619)223-2715
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