Child Support 

Attention

Unless directed otherwise, all child support and alimony payment must be sent directly to the Florida State Disbursement Unit (FLSDU). The Clerk's Office is responsible for initially setting up child support cases and maintaining records of payments submitted through the State Disbursement Unit. 

Child Support Information, Forms and Payment Methods:

  1. Where do I obtain Florida child support arrearage information regarding workers' compensation claimants?
  2. What is child support?
  3. Who is the obligor?
  4. Who is the obligee?
  5. What is the Florida State Disbursement Unit (SDU)?
  6. What is an Income Deduction Order/Income Withholding Order (IDO/IWO) (Florida Statute 61.1301)?
  7. When will my employer start making payments through the SDU?
  8. How do I get help when I am not receiving court ordered child support?
  9. How to enforce Child Support payments?
  10. What are methods of payment?
  11. What if I have a payment inquiry?
  12. How can I file a payment reduction or increase?
  13. How can I get credit for child support payments made directly to the recipient?
  14. How can I have my payment deposited into my bank account?
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