Making Child Support Payments in Arizona

In the state of Arizona, child support payments are made to the Support Payment Clearinghouse.

There are various methods for completing the transaction.

  1. Income Withholding Order or Wage Withholding Order: You won’t need to do anything. They will be pulling your child support payments directly from your paycheck.
  2. Snail Mail: You can mail your payment to the State of Arizona Child Support Payment Gateway if you are paying by check or money order.
  3. Credit/Debit Card Payments: You can make your child support payments online using a debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).
  4. By Phone: You can call in and use the pay-by-phone options that are available if you are more comfortable. You can call the Arizona Payment Gateway at 1-866-562-0140, Customer Service at 602-252-4045, or toll-free in Arizona at 1-800-882-4150.
  5. In Person: You can visit a local child support offices and make a child support payment in person. You can find a list of nearby offices in your area online.
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What to Include With Your Child Support Payment

Whenever sending payment, you should include your name and ATLAS case number, if applicable, to ensure you are properly credited and experience no unnecessary delays.

The clearinghouse also requests that you not send any correspondence along with your payment.

The process is outlined clearly, but mailing addresses have not been included.

If you wish to mail in your child support, we suggest obtaining the mailing address directly from the child support offices to ensure that it is accurate and up to date at all times.

How to Make Arizona Child Support Payments.

It is important to note that failure to pay child support can result in you being ordered to pay expensive attorney fees and, in some cases, you may be sent to jail until you pay a lump sum child support payment as ordered by the court.

If you have questions or concerns about your child support orders, please do not attempt to ignore the situation or make changes of your own accord.

This could result in unnecessary trouble.

Instead, touch base with an experienced Arizona divorce attorney to determine your options and the best course of action.

If you have questions regarding your child support orders or if you fear you will soon (or immediately) not be capable of making your ordered child support payments, please get in touch with the Arizona divorce attorneys at Hildebrand Law, PC.

We can assist you in finding a suitable solution.

If you have questions about how to make child support payments in Arizona, you should seriously consider contacting the attorneys at Hildebrand Law, PC. Our Arizona child support and family law attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience successfully representing clients in child support and family law cases.

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Other Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make Child Support Payments in Arizona:

Where do I send my child support payments in Arizona?

You can mail your child support payments to the Support Payment Clearinghouse at PO Box 52107, Phoenix, Arizona 85072-2107. It is important to provide your name and your court case number to ensure you receive credit for the payment.

Can I pay child support directly to my ex in Arizona?

Yes, you can pay child support directly to your ex. However, neither the court nor the Support Payment Clearinghouse will have a record of that child support payment, so you should have the other parent sign an Affidavit of Direct payment which should be filed with the court.

Can I pay child support with a credit card in Arizona?

Yes, you can pay your child support with a credit card or ACH payment only through the child support payment portal of the Arizona Department of Child Support Services.