This is the term used for the parent or person who lives with the child.

The SDU is required by Federal Law to collect and disburse child support payments ordered by the Court.

A court order that instructs the payor’s employer to withhold the child support payment from the payor’s income and forward it to the SDU or directly to the other parent.

If you need assistance enforcing your support order or collecting any amount owed, you may:

• Consult with an attorney.
• Call the Department of Revenue (DOR) at 850-488-KIDS (5437) or visit their web site.
• Visit the Self-Service Center to obtain forms to enforce the case yourself.

The Clerk and Comptroller is the record keeper for all court cases filed in Palm Beach County. If you would like a copy of a document or a case history for your support case, you must first obtain the number of pages associated with the document.

If you wish to request a copy of a document or request a case history for your child support/alimony case, refer to the phone numbers below:

• To Request Copies: (561) 355-6709
• To Request a Payment History: (561) 355-6511

The cost is $1.00 per page. If you wish to have the document certified, there is an additional charge of $2.00 per document.

If your case is enforced by the Department of Revenue:
Call (850) 488-5437 or visit https://childsupport.floridarevenue.com. 

If your case is NOT enforced by the Department of Revenue:
Fill out the Direct Deposit form and mail, with a copy of your current driver license or photo ID and a voided check or letter from your bank with routing number and account number to:

Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Unified Family Court
P.O. Box 3597
West Palm Beach, FL 33402

A party to the case may request the change by calling the Self-Service Center for proper forms at (561) 355-7048.

You can visit PayKidz to view the last 5 payments

For automated assistance, call the State of Florida Child Support Disbursement Unit at 1-877-769-0251.

For payment inquiries, setting up direct deposit, and other general questions, call Unified Family Court – Child Support division at (561) 355-6511.

Pay by mail:

Mail payment payable to the Florida State Disbursement Unit:

Florida State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 8500
Tallahassee, Florida 32314

Payments shall be made payable to “Florida State Disbursement Unit”. To avoid payment processing delays, make sure you clearly print the following information on your payment:

• Court case number
• Respondent’s social security number
• Name of the county where your support order originated i.e. Palm Beach

Pay online by credit card or electronic check:

• PayKidz
• www.expertpay.com

Contact an attorney or the Self-Service Center at (561) 355-7048 to obtain the necessary forms to obtain credit.

Florida law states that among other reasons, child support can be reduced or increased if a substantial change has occurred. This is done through an order of the Court (see: Supplemental Petition for Modification). Contact the Self-Service Center at (561) 355-7048 to obtain the necessary forms.

Yes. Pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 61.181(b)(1), a depository fee 4% of the amount paid with a minimum of $1.00 and a maximum of $5.25, is charged for all payments made through the State Disbursement Unit. The Depository fee applies regardless whether the payment is mailed to the State Disbursement Unit or paid online.

For example if your child support obligation is $100, the depository fee will be $4 (4% of $100). Your total payment will be $104. This is separate from any additional fee charged by an online service.

If the case involves the Department of Revenue, the Clerk Depository fee does not apply.

18. However, we encourage you to review your court order in the event it contains additional stipulations that would extend your child support obligation beyond the age of 18.

If the records indicate the amount you owe (including other costs related to your case) is more than the normal payments, you may receive a delinquency notice. If you disagree with the notice, you may file a Notice to Contest within 15 days of the mailed notice. You may also contact the Unified Family Court at (561) 355-6511 if you have any questions regarding the Delinquency notice.

If you do not make a payment, a judgment will be issued that becomes a lien against your property, the delinquent amount of child support will accrue interest, and the judgment may appear on your credit report.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office should adjust the records based on the Court Order defining the age or event that terminates support. To verify if your child support has ended or to obtain an order to cease your child support obligation, you may:

• Contact Unified Family Court – Child Support Division at (561) 355-6511 to verify if the child support has ended.
• You may consult an attorney.
• You may call the Self-Service Center at (561) 355-7048.

Pursuant to Chapter 61.181, Florida Statute, a depository fee 4% of the amount paid with a minimum of $1.00 and a maximum of $5.25 is charged for all payments made through the State Disbursement Unit.

This fee must be included with each payment sent to State of Florida Disbursement Unit regardless if you mail your payment or pay online. 

You do not have to pay the Clerk Depository fee if your case is being enforced by the Department of Revenue.

If the case is not enforced by the Department of Revenue, the Clerk depository fee applies.

If you need clarification regarding the Clerk Depository fee, please call Unified Family Court – Child Support Division at (561) 355-6511.

The Clerk depository fee is four percent (4%) of the payment, with a minimum of $1.00 and a maximum of $5.25. For example, if you are court ordered to pay $100.00, the Clerk depository fee will be $4.00, for a total payment of $104.00.

You can only change your own address, and not that of an opposing party.

You must submit the change in writing, with a copy of your driver’s license and your case number, and mail it to the address below:

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County
Family Support Division
P.O. Box 3597
West Palm Beach, FL 33402

You can you also fax this information to (561) 355-7009.

This change of address is only to the clerk of courts. If your case is with DOR (Department of Revenue), you must contact them directly at 850-488-KIDS (5437) to change your address with them.