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Eligibility:
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- Parents of minor children, if one parent does not live with the child
- Parents who pay child support through court-ordered income withholding
- People who have court-ordered, physical custody of a minor child
- People who receive public assistance for a minor child who lives in their home
- Serves Hennepin County residents; if a resident of Hennepin County but have a court order from a different county, apply for services in the county that issued the court order
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Languages:
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Interpreters available
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Application Process:
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- Call; email; visit website
There are three ways to get an application:
- Call, leave name and address; an application package will be sent by mail
- Download an application from the Minnesota Department of Human Services or http://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/child-support
- Pick up an application at the Family Justice Center or at a Human Services Center location
- Mail completed application, including $25 application fee if applicable. Include copies of any and all court orders that have been issued regarding paternity, child support or divorce decrees.
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Program Fees:
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One-time $25 application fee; may also be an additional cost recovery fee. Applicants who are receiving public assistance in Hennepin County do not pay a fee.
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Documents Required:
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Child support application
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