What is the age of emancipation in Nebraska?
The age of emancipation is 19 in Nebraska. Child support is paid through the birth month of child when they reach age 19 unless otherwise determined in the court order.
View ArticleI have a summer abatement. How do I receive credit?
Your court order may have a provision for summer visitation credit. Please carefully review the order, as it may be necessary for you to notify the Clerk of District Court so proper credit is...
View ArticleHow and Where do I make my Child Support Payment?
Payments - In Nebraska support payments are due on the 1st day of the month. Payments may be made by a variety of means but must always be made to: Nebraska Child Support Payment Center, PO Box...
View ArticleIs there a maximum amount of money that may be withheld from my paycheck?
Yes, for all income withholdings, the upper limit on what may be withheld is based on the Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA). The federal withholding limits for child support and alimony...
View ArticleI have questions about custody and visitation issues. Who can I speak with?
CSE cannot help parents with custody or visitation issues. You will need to contact a private attorney for help in these areas.
View ArticleCan you collect child support even if the other parent lives in another state?
Yes. If a non-custodial parent lives in another state, CSE will either send a Notice to Withhold Income directly to the parent's employer or will ask that state to pursue the support obligation.
View ArticleHow do I open a child support case?
Child support services are available to parents and relatives who complete the child support application. You can either complete the application online at www.dhhs.ne.gov or call 1-877-631-9973,...
View ArticleWhat happens if the non-custodial parent owes child support to another...
When Child Support Enforcement receives a payment, the payment is prorated to current support in all cases to which the non-custodial parent owes.
View ArticleIs there any charge for child support services?
Custodial parents may be charged a $25 annual service fee from all cases in which a minimum of $500 has been collected and disbursed to the Child Support payee (custodial parent). The fee will not be...
View ArticleHow can I get my child support amount changed?
If there is a significant change in the income of either parent, you may request that the court order for child support be reviewed. In Nebraska, child support obligations are computed using an...
View ArticleHow are my support payments distributed?
Support payments are divided proportionately among any court orders in which you are ordered to pay support. By Nebraska law, payments are first applied to the support due for the current month. If...
View ArticleHow do I contact my caseworker?
Call the Nebraska Customer Service Call Center at 1-877-631-9973, option 2.
View ArticleHow can I request genetic testing?
Contact the Nebraska Customer Call Center at 1-877-631-9973, option 2.
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