How Do I Get Started?

Jefferson County offers child support services to custodial parents, non-custodial parents and legal guardians.  Those receiving Temporary Aide to Needy Families are automatically referred and a case is open for collection of state debt.

Services are available regardless of income or financial status. 

 

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Request an Application
There are three options for obtaining a child support application.

1. Online - Print the application (pdf, updated 11/28/07).  Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print this application. If you do not have Acrobat Reader on your computer, please visit the Adobe Web site to download the free software.
2. Telephone - To request an application, call the main child support number at 303-271-4300.
3. In person - Pick up an application at the Child Support office located at 3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1300, Golden, Co  80401. View a map.

All applications are accepted.  If for some reason your application cannot be processed, you'll be notified about what must be remedied in order for us to proceed with the processing of your application.

IMPORTANT:  Please be aware that while we protect your information due to strict confidentiality laws, some documentation is required to be placed in your court file, which could contain locate information.  In order to keep this information secure, you must apply for a nondisclosure of information within our office and provide documentation identifying the risk.  Once the nondisclosure is ordered by the court, our office will redact any locate information from being provided in your court file.

Once your application has been accepted, you'll receive a notification in the mail. The application process takes approximately eight weeks. Be sure to review our tips for speeding up the process.

Fees

• Application fee-Parents who don't receive public assistance such as Temporary Aide to Needy Families or Medicaid benefits can apply for our services for a one-time fee of $20.00. If you are receiving public assistance, you don't have to pay this fee. Contact us for details.

          The fee must be attached to your application.  Make 
           your $20.00 check or money order payable to 
           Jefferson County.  Do not mail cash.

•  Intercept processing fee-$25.00 will be deducted from intercepted payments.
  
•  Arrears processing fee-$25.00 will be deducted every federal fiscal year once $500.00 has been paid to the custodial parent. This only applies to cases that are not currently receiving public assistance.

More information about fees and the payment process....

Submit Your Application
If you decide to apply, your application must be legible, completed accurately and submitted to the Child Support Program either by mail or in person. Be sure to include the $20.00 non-refundable application fee. If all the children are receiving Medicaid benefits or the applicant is receiving public assistance, such as Temporary Aide to Needy Families, the $20 application fee is not required.

Mail Your Application
Jefferson County Child Support Enforcement
3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1300
Golden, Co  80401

Drop Off Your Application
Or you can drop it off at the above address.  (Map)

Note:  If you live outside the State of Colorado and would like to apply for child support services, please inquire and apply for services in the state you reside.

Speed Up the Process
Applicant cooperation is critical to the handling of your application.  Without basic information about the non-custodial parent, such as full name, date of birth, physical location or assets, your case may be given a lower priority.  Therefore, any information that you can give the Child Support Program may raise the priority of your case.

The Child Support Program will need copies of the following documents, if they apply to your case:

• Divorce Decree, signed by a judge or magistrate
• Separation Agreement, signed by a judge or magistrate
• Child and/or Spousal Support Order, signed by a judge or magistrate
• Divorce Petition (if you are in the process of obtaining a divorce)
• Complete payment record of all child support paid directly to you if the obligor was ordered to pay you-click here for an Affidavit of Direct Support

Copies of these documents will help speed up the processing of your application.

 

After submitting my application, what's next?
Questions about the Child Support Enforcement application should be directed to ssmith@jeffco.us.

 

 

 

Last Modified: Apr 26, 2010 11:11 AM