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NORTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & REGULATIONS UPDATE 2023

A DECADE OF CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW OF NORTH DAKOTA’S CHILD SUPPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TIMELINE (2013-2023)

North Dakota’s child support laws have seen important changes over the past decade to ensure children’s financial well-being while considering parents’ circumstances.

2013: Child Support Guidelines Update

   – Regular updates of child support guidelines to reflect economic realities.

2014: Efficient Payment Disbursement

   – Implementation of efficient methods for disbursement of child support payments.

2015: Holistic Child Well-being Focus

   – Emphasis on the overall well-being of the child in child support considerations.

2016: Strengthening Enforcement Measures

   – Introduction of robust enforcement measures for consistent child support payments.

2017: Income Verification Enhancements

   – Introduction of improved income verification methods for accurate calculations.

2018: Simplified Modification Procedures

   – Simplification of child support modification procedures for parents’ convenience.

2019: Responsive to Changing Dynamics

   – Consideration of changing family dynamics in child support calculations.

2020: Online Resources Accessibility

   – Provision of online resources for parents to manage child support cases.

2021: Ongoing Guidelines Review

   – Continuous review and updates of child support guidelines.

2022: Shared Parenting Support

   – Promotion of shared parenting arrangements for fair support calculations.

North Dakota’s child support regulations reflect its dedication to children’s well-being and parents’ responsibilities, ensuring equitable and consistent support calculations.


The North Dakota Child Support Unit can help locate noncustodial parents through new hire reporting or interview of friends and relatives.

The state authorities can also establish paternity through genetic testing which will entitle the custodial parent to collect child support benefits.

The ultimate amount of child support payments is determined in court at the discretion of the judge. The primary means to pay child support is through income withholding and the employer may charge an additional $3 fee to process the income withholding payments.

The North Dakota Child Support Laws and Enforcement Division is located in Bismarck and can be contacted at (701) 328-3582.