Child Support Services
Child support information and resources for parents

Upcoming Change to Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Upcoming Change to Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Effective July 1, 2025, NH RSA 461-A, Parental Rights and Responsibilities, Section 14, Support, Paragraph IV, will be changing as follows (identified in bold):
The amount of a child support obligation shall remain as stated in the order until the dependent child for whom support is ordered marries, or becomes a member of the armed services, or is emancipated pursuant to an order of emancipation under RSA 461-B, or reaches the age of 18 years, unless the child is still a full-time student at a secondary or elementary school, charter school, or a home education program in conformity with RSA 193-a at the age of 18, then child support shall continue until the child graduates or until 2 months after the child reaches the age of 19, whichever is first, at which time the child support obligation, including all educational support obligations, shall terminate without further legal action. If the parties have a child with disabilities, the court may initiate or continue the child support obligation after the child reaches the age of 18. No child support order for a child with disabilities which becomes effective after July 9, 2013 may continue after the child reaches age 21 or no longer qualifies as a child with a disability, as defined in RSA 186-C:2, I, who is receiving special education or special education and related services as identified by the child's school district.
If you have any questions, please contact your child support worker or BCSS’ Central Information Unit at 603-271-4427.
The Bureau of Child Support Services (BCSS) program encourages responsible parenting, family self-sufficiency and child well-being by providing assistance in locating parents, establishing paternity, establishing, modifying and enforcing support obligations and obtaining child and medical support for children.
Every child has a right to be supported by both parents, even if the parents are divorced, separated or never married.
We believe in the responsibility of parents to financially support their children.
We aim for quality service helping parents through challenging circumstances concerning child support.
We believe in educating, informing and connecting parents with the right means and resources to help them for the best outcomes and well-being of their children.
Resources
- How Does Child Support Work
- Information About Child Support
- Servicios Para Manutencion De Menores De New Hampshire (Spanish)