Child Support Eligibility Ohio

Summary

If the fathers name is on the birth certificate, you can generally request child support in Ohio by filing a petition with the local child support enforcement agency. To verify if the father signed the birth certificate, review the document for his name and signature, contact the Vital Records Office in Ohio, or request a copy from them.

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If the father of my kids is on the birth certificate can i make him pay child support?
Yes, Abby, since the father is on the birth certificate, you can generally request child support. In Ohio, you can file a petition with the local child support enforcement agency (CSEA) to establish a child support order.
Do you need information on how to get started with filing the petition?
How do you find out if the father signed the birth certificate?
Abby, you can check if the father signed the birth certificate by:
- Reviewing the birth certificate for his name and signature.
- Contacting the Vital Records Office in Ohio where the birth certificate was filed.
- Requesting a copy of the birth certificate from the Vital Records Office.
Do you need more details on how to request a copy from the Vital Records Office?