Child Support and Custody Services
Establishes and enforces support orders per Pennsylvania State Guidelines. Assists parties in filing against non-custodial parents who live out of county, state, or country. Attempts to establish paternity in all cases in which the child(ren) were born out of wedlock and no paternity acknowledgment has been signed. Performs locate services if a non-custodial parent’s whereabouts are unknown. Also assists clients in job searches by providing information about PA CareerLink®.
Physical Address
100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Extended hours, 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Voice
Application process
File online through the state's secure website linked to this record. Alternatively, file in person at either office (addresses below). Doylestown: 100 North Main Street Bristol: 1240 Veterans Highway, Suite 806
Fee
There are no filing fees, however other fees may apply once a case has been established.
Eligibility
Any adult or agency with physical custody of a child may file for support.
Service area
Bucks, PA
Agency info
Bucks County Domestic Relations
Domestic Relations is a court related department that establishes and enforces child support, spousal, and alimony pendent lite orders per the Pennsylvania State Guidelines. Bucks County Domestic Relations: --assists parties in filing against non-custodial parents who live out of county, state or country at either office location. --will attempt to establish paternity in all cases in which the child(ren) were born out of wedlock and no paternity acknowledgment has been signed. --performs locate services if a non-custodial parent's whereabouts are unknown. Interpreter services will be provided if you speak a language other than English or are hearing impaired. Contact our office prior to your scheduled appointment. IMPORTANT: COVID-19 SERVICES CHANGES: Effective March 18, 2020, all Domestic Relations establishment hearings are cancelled and all conferences are conducted by telephone. Parties will receive notice in the mail of all rescheduled events. Officer of the Day services at the DRS D