Alaska Legal Services — Child Support Help

Child Support · Alaska · Free

Free legal assistance with child support modifications, paternity, and enforcement disputes for income-eligible parents across Alaska. Attorneys help fathers prepare motions, respond to CSSD actions, and appear in court when income or custody changes warrant a new order. Call the Anchorage office weekdays; bring pay stubs, the existing order, and any CSSD notices to the screening appointment.

Contact & Details

Address: 1016 W 6th Ave Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: (907) 272-9431

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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About Child Support for Fathers

Child support in the United States is administered state-by-state under the Title IV-D federal program, with every state required to operate a child support enforcement agency. These agencies establish paternity, locate non-custodial parents, calculate support obligations, and enforce payments through wage garnishment, tax refund intercepts, license suspension, and other civil enforcement tools. Support amounts are calculated using state-specific guidelines, most based on an income shares or percentage-of-income formula. Fathers paying support can request modifications when their income drops substantially or when circumstances change (job loss, additional children, disability). Fathers owed support can open a case with their state agency free of charge. This directory includes each state's child support agency, online calculators, local enforcement offices, and modification resources.

Child Support in Alaska

Alaska family cases are heard in the Alaska Superior Court, one of the few states with a unified trial court structure. The Child Support Services Division within the Department of Revenue handles enforcement. Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau host the largest court locations; rural Alaska relies heavily on magistrates and remote hearings. Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides statewide civil legal aid.

More Child Support in Alaska

  • Alaska Child Support Services Division — State agency responsible for establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders for Alaska families. CSSD handles paternity, income
  • CSSD — Anchorage Office — Local Child Support Services Division office for Anchorage-area families, handling order establishment, enforcement, modification requests,
  • CSSD — Fairbanks Office — Child Support Services Division field office serving Interior Alaska, including Fairbanks, North Pole, and surrounding communities. Staff as
  • CSSD — Juneau Office — Child Support Services Division field office serving Southeast Alaska families in Juneau and surrounding communities. Staff help with order
  • Alaska Child Support Online Portal — Online account access for Alaska child support customers, letting noncustodial and custodial parents view balances, payment history, upcomin
  • Alaska Child Support Calculator — Online tool for estimating Alaska child support obligations under state guidelines, including primary, shared, and split custody scenarios.

Child Support — Common Questions

How do I open a child support case?
Apply through your state's Child Support Services agency — usually online, in person, or by mail. Applications are free, and the agency handles paternity establishment, order creation, and enforcement on your behalf. You don't need the other parent's cooperation to open a case.
Can I modify my child support order?
Yes, if there's a substantial change in circumstances (income drop of 15–25% or more, job loss, disability, a new child, change in custody time). File a Motion to Modify with the court that issued the original order. Most states don't modify retroactively — file as soon as circumstances change.
What happens if I can't pay?
Contact the child support agency immediately — don't ignore the debt. Options include payment plans, hardship modifications, and in some states, work programs that substitute community service for payment. Accumulated arrears don't disappear but can sometimes be reduced through debt compromise programs.
How is the amount calculated?
Each state uses guidelines — most follow Income Shares (combining both parents' income) or Percentage of Income (only non-custodial parent's income). Online calculators on every state agency site estimate your obligation. The actual order also considers health insurance, childcare, and other add-ons.