CS Payments should be mailed to:
PO Box 1110 Miami, OK 75355

ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY

Every child is entitled to a legal connection to their fathers. Establishing paternity entitles children to benefits such as Social Security benefits, Veteran benefits, inheritance rights, and access to their cultural and medical history. TCSS will work with both parents to establish paternity. Paternity must be
established before a court can order child support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is establishing paternity important?

Establishing paternity gives children legal recognition of their father, which allows access to benefits such as Social Security, Veteran benefits, inheritance rights, and their cultural and medical history.

Who does TCSS work with to establish paternity?

TCSS works with both parents to ensure paternity is legally established, providing guidance, support, and access to DNA testing if necessary.

Can child support be ordered without paternity being established?

No. Paternity must be legally established before a court can issue a child support order. TCSS assists families with this process to ensure children can receive the support they are entitled to.

Establishing paternity gives children legal recognition of their father, which allows access to benefits such as Social Security, Veteran benefits, inheritance rights, and their cultural and medical history.

TCSS works with both parents to ensure paternity is legally established, providing guidance, support, and access to DNA testing if necessary.

No. Paternity must be legally established before a court can issue a child support order. TCSS assists families with this process to ensure children can receive the support they are entitled to.