How do I check my child support balance in Georgia?

If you have questions about your balance, to change your PIN or to request a replacement card, visit www.eppicard.com to create, access and manage your account online or call the automated customer service center at 1-800-656-1347.

How much is child support in Georgia?

For example, if a non-custodial parent were ordered to pay child support for one child, the support would range between 17% and 23% of the non-custodial parent’s income. As a matter of practice, judges typically awarded 20% of the non-custodial parent’s gross income for support.

How do I apply for child support?

You can apply online or call the Child Support Program and ask us to mail you an application. If you live in another state or received child support services from another state, you may need to contact that state to find out if you have an open child support case in that state.

How much do you have to owe in child support to go to jail in GA?

If the child support owed exceeds $10,000 or is overdue by more than two years, the offense is a felony that carries up to a two-year prison sentence.

Where to send child support payments in Georgia?

Payments mailed to the Family Support Registry should be directed to one of three post office boxes, depending on the source of payment. First and foremost, follow the payment instructions provided and issued by any Georgia Division of Child Support Services or as stated in your privately obtained court order.

Is there a family support registry in Georgia?

Since July 1, 2000, Georgia law, O.C.G.A. §19-6-33.1 (c) requires that the Georgia Family Support Registry collect and process all court ordered child support payments. This includes: Any case enforced by the Georgia Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), and

How to contact the division of child support services?

The Division of Child Support Services is excited to offer our customers a variety of self-service options available to you when you call our automated line: 1-844-MYGADHS (1-844-694-2347). When you call – select Option 1 for DCSS. Then you will have several options as follows:

Can a dcss withhold a child support payment?

DCSS will not withhold the second round of economic impact payments for past-due child support. However, the first round of economic impact payments made to eligible noncustodial parents who owe past-due child support will be withheld by the amount of past-due child support.