The Family Support Division represents the Division of Child Support, a DSHS agency. The division processes in excess of 4,000 referrals per year. The majority of these cases establish parentage and enforce child support, but they also include child support modification and responding to private cases with a public assistance legal interest. The division works with child support agencies throughout Washington, the U.S. and internationally to establish and enforce child support and to protect the best interests of children in accordance with the laws of Washington state.

The Family Support Division does not represent individuals in child support cases. For a case to be initiated by the prosecutor's office, it must be referred by the Division of Child Support (DCS). More information may be obtained by visiting their website. Other local resources for family law cases are:

Pierce County Superior Court Clerk's domestic relations facilitators

Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association