Wayne County Child Support Attorneys
Reviewed by Stephanie Green · Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Last updated June 11, 2026
Wayne County, Ohio · Wooster
Child support in Ohio is set with the 2024 income-shares worksheet and collected through the Wayne County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), which adds a 2% processing fee. Support is decided inside a divorce or dissolution at the Domestic Relations Division for married parents, and in the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court for never-married parents. You can establish a new order, change one after a change of circumstances, or enforce one that isn't being paid.
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How is child support set in Wayne County, Ohio?
Support is calculated with Ohio's 2024 income-shares Child Support Computation Worksheet, run on the official state calculator. Married parents have support set inside their divorce or dissolution at the Wayne County Domestic Relations Division; never-married parents file in the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court. To open enforcement, file the IV-D Application (JFS 07076) with the CSEA so payments run through wage withholding — the CSEA adds a 2% processing fee. To change an order, file a Motion for Change of Child Support (Form 28) in the division that issued it, with a fresh worksheet. To collect on unpaid support, the obligee files a motion to enforce or a contempt motion.
Hire Gavvl Law for your Wayne County child support case
Child support in Wayne County runs on Ohio's 2024 income-shares worksheet and is collected by the county CSEA, which withholds from wages and adds a 2% processing fee under D.R. Rule 19.01. Whether you need a first order, a change after your income shifts, or enforcement of arrears, Gavvl Law runs the worksheet correctly, files in the right court, and sets one flat fee up front with payment plans available.
- The worksheet that decides the number. Support turns on the 2024 income-shares worksheet, and a party who shows up without pay stubs, tax returns, and proof of health-insurance cost can have income imputed against them. We build the worksheet from real figures and open or update the IV-D case with JFS 07076 so the CSEA can collect by wage withholding.
- Right court, married or not. Married parents have support decided in the Domestic Relations Division as part of a divorce or dissolution, while never-married parents file in the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court at 330-287-5561, and any change must go back to the division that issued the order. We file where your case actually belongs so it is not bounced for venue.
- Modify or enforce without guesswork. To change support you file a Motion for Change of Child Support (Form 28) with a fresh worksheet showing the change of circumstances; to collect unpaid support the obligee files a motion to enforce or a contempt motion. We handle either track on a flat fee and move to full representation when the other side fights back.
Every dollar of Wayne County support moves through the CSEA with its 2% processing fee, so getting the order and the IV-D paperwork right the first time protects what your children actually receive. We keep the case in the correct division — Domestic Relations for married parents, Probate and Juvenile for never-married parents — and offer financing so a support fight never waits on legal fees.
Flat-fee options
Flat-fee limited scope: we draft and file the support motion (establish, modify, or terminate). The court filing fee is billed separately and this does not include in-court representation.
- Establish child support: $950
- Modify child support: $950
- Terminate child support: $950
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Ohio Child Support by the Numbers
- 2024 Year Ohio's updated Income Shares support schedule took effect Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3119.021
- 10% Change in the calculated amount that justifies a modification Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3119.79
- 3 years How often either parent can request an administrative review Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3119.60
- Age 18 When support normally ends — or high-school graduation, whichever is later Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3119.86
What Counts in an Ohio Child Support Calculation
| What the worksheet counts | Counts toward support? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Both parents' gross income | Yes | Wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, and self-employment earnings |
| Health insurance for the children | Yes | Credited to the parent who pays the premium |
| Work-related childcare | Yes | Daycare and after-school costs are added in |
| Parenting time | Yes | Adjustments apply for substantial or equal parenting time |
| Imputed income | Sometimes | Added when a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed |
| A new spouse's income | No | Only the two parents' incomes are counted |
Where to File: Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Divisions
107 W. Liberty StreetPhone: (330) 287-5590
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Website: Court website
e-Filing: Online e-filing portal
Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)
Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court
107 W. Liberty Street, 2nd Floor
Phone: (330) 287-5561
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Child Support is the right path if…
- You need a first child-support order set for your child.
- Your income, the other parent's income, or parenting time has changed.
- The other parent is not paying the support already ordered.
- You want payments collected and tracked through the CSEA, not paid hand-to-hand.
- You need medical support (health insurance) addressed along with cash support.
Filing Fees
Support paid through Wayne County CSEA with a 2% processing fee (D.R. Rule 19.01) · IV-D application (JFS 07076) opens enforcement · Calculated on the 2024 income-shares worksheet · Juvenile deposits set by administrative order — confirm with the court · Confirm current amounts with the Clerk at (330) 287-5590
Forms & Filing Packets
Set support in a divorce or dissolution (married parents)
Support is set inside the Domestic Relations case using the income-shares worksheet and the IV-D application.
- Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet (2024 Income Shares) — Run the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print, and sign. Required any time the court sets or changes support.
- Health Insurance Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 4) — Discloses whether health insurance is available for the children through either parent's employer, so the court can order medical support.
- Application for Child Support Services (JFS 07076, Wayne Form 33) — Opens a IV-D case with the Wayne County CSEA so support is collected by wage withholding.
- Judgment Entry Establishing/Modifying Child Support (Wayne Form 40) — The proposed order the court signs to set or change child and medical support.
Set support for never-married parents (Juvenile Court)
Filed in the Probate and Juvenile Court, usually alongside parentage or custody.
- Party Information Form (Juvenile 1.0) — Required identifying information for every juvenile filing (Juv. Local Rule 5.03).
- Employment, Healthcare and Tax Information Affidavit (Juvenile 2.0) — Income, health-insurance, and tax-exemption affidavit filed with every parentage/custody/support case.
- Child Support Worksheet — Sole/Shared Parenting (JFS 07768) — The 2024 income-shares worksheet for sole or shared parenting support calculations.
- Application for Child Support Services (JFS 07076) — Opens a IV-D support case with the Wayne County CSEA. Part of every required juvenile filing package.
Change an existing order
File in the division that issued the order, with a fresh worksheet showing the change of circumstances.
- Motion for Change of Child Support (Ohio SC Form 28) — The Ohio uniform motion to change child support, medical support, or the tax exemption after a change of circumstances. File in the division that issued the order.
- Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet (2024 Income Shares) — Run the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print, and sign. Required any time the court sets or changes support.
- Motion to Modify Child Support and/or Medical Support — Asks the Juvenile Court to recalculate support after a change of circumstances.
Enforce unpaid support
The parent owed support asks the court to collect arrears and enforce the order.
- Motion by Obligee to Enforce a Support Order — Used by the parent owed support to enforce a juvenile support order.
- Motion for Contempt and Affidavit (Ohio SC Form 24) — Asks the court to hold the other party in contempt for willfully violating an order.
- Order and Notice of Hearing on Contempt (Ohio SC Form 25) — The order to appear and show cause, served with the contempt motion.
How to File Child Support in Wayne County
- Run the worksheet. Use the official Ohio Child Support Calculator (the 2024 income-shares worksheet) with both parents' incomes and the cost of the children's health insurance.
- Pick the right court. Married parents file inside their divorce or dissolution at the Domestic Relations Division; never-married parents file in the Probate and Juvenile Court.
- Open a CSEA case. File the IV-D Application (JFS 07076) so the order is collected by wage withholding through the Wayne County CSEA.
- To change support, file a motion. File a Motion for Change of Child Support (Form 28) in the issuing division with a fresh worksheet showing the change of circumstances.
- To collect, ask the court to enforce. If support isn't paid, the obligee files a motion to enforce or a contempt motion to recover arrears and put the obligor back on track.
Wayne County Practice Notes
- File where the case belongs. Married parents have support handled in the Domestic Relations Division as part of the divorce or dissolution; never-married parents file in the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court. A modification must be filed in the same division that issued the original order.
- Everything runs through CSEA. Wayne County collects all child and spousal support through the CSEA, which withholds from wages, distributes payments, and adds a 2% processing fee (D.R. Rule 19.01). Open or update your case with the IV-D Application (JFS 07076) so payments are tracked and enforceable.
- Bring income proof to every hearing. Support is based on the parents' incomes under the 2024 income-shares worksheet. Bring pay stubs, tax returns, and proof of health-insurance cost to any support hearing — a party who appears without income evidence risks having income imputed to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is child support calculated in Wayne County?
- Support is calculated with Ohio's 2024 income-shares Child Support Computation Worksheet, run on the official state calculator using both parents' incomes and the children's health-insurance cost. Payments run through the Wayne County CSEA, which adds a 2% processing fee (D.R. Rule 19.01).
- What is the CSEA processing fee in Wayne County?
- All child and spousal support in Wayne County is paid through the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), which adds a 2% processing fee (D.R. Rule 19.01). You open or update enforcement with the IV-D Application (JFS 07076).
- How do I change a child-support order in Wayne County?
- File a Motion for Change of Child Support (Form 28) in the division that issued the order — Domestic Relations for married parents or the Probate and Juvenile Court for never-married parents — with a fresh 2024 income-shares worksheet showing the change of circumstances.
- Which court handles child support for never-married parents in Wayne County?
- The Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, on the 2nd floor of 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, 330-287-5561. Married parents have support handled in the Domestic Relations Division as part of the divorce or dissolution.
- What can I do if the other parent isn't paying support in Wayne County?
- The parent owed support can file a Motion by Obligee to Enforce a Support Order or a Motion for Contempt (Form 24) with the show-cause order (Form 25). The court can order payment of arrears and impose penalties including fines, jail, and attorney fees. The CSEA can also enforce through wage withholding.
Free Local Resources in Wayne County
- Wayne County Clerk of Courts. Posts current filing fees and DR forms, and processes filings. Court Costs & Fees schedule at wayneclerkofcourts.org. Call (330) 287-5590 to confirm deposits and packet requirements before filing.
- Wayne County Domestic Relations Division. Publishes the numbered DR forms (1–53) and required-document packets at waynecourtofcommonpleas.org/resources/domestic-relations-templates. The DR scheduler, Tina Porter, can be reached at 330-287-5547.
- Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court. Handles parentage, custody, parenting time, and support for never-married parents, plus non-parent custody. Forms at wayneprobateandjuvenile.org; phone 330-287-5561. A juvenile help desk meets the 1st and 3rd Friday.
- Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties — Parenting Seminar. Provides the court-ordered Helping Children Succeed seminar and the Kids First program (ages 8–12) at 2285 Benden Drive, Wooster. $35 per parent, prepaid; register at least 2 business days ahead at ccwhc.org/services or (330) 264-9029.
- Wayne County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Opens IV-D support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders (2% processing fee). File the IV-D Application (JFS 07076) to establish or modify support.
Other Family-Law Topics in Wayne County
- Statewide Custody Overview — How Ohio custody and parenting time work at a high level.
- Talk to a Family Law Attorney — Connect with a Wayne County family-law attorney for help with your case.
Related to your child support case
- Paternity & Custody — Establish parentage and build a parenting plan that protects your children.
- Post-Decree Modification — Update custody, support, or parenting orders after your case ends.
- Spousal Support — Pursue or respond to alimony requests during and after divorce.
Related guides
In-depth, attorney-written guides on child support and related Ohio family law topics.
- Child Support Calculation in Ohio: How the Formula Works — Ohio calculates child support with the income shares model, combining both parents' incomes to set a shared obligation. Here's how the formula works and what changes the bottom line.
- How to Modify Child Support in Ohio — Child support orders aren't permanent. When income or circumstances change substantially, Ohio lets you modify support — through a CSEA review or a court motion. Here's how.
Continue your Wayne County research
- Ohio Child Support guide — Statewide overview of child support in Ohio.
- Akron family law — Local attorneys and courts serving the Akron metro.
- Wayne County family law guide — Court info, local filing notes, FAQs, and the downloadable Wayne County guide.
- Meet Stephanie Green — Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Gavvl Law.
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