Absent Parent - Child Link

Use this process to link an absent parent to a child in the case and view or maintain the relationship details between them.

Process Steps:

The Absent Parent Child Link page displays.

1. In the Custodial Party and Absent Parent Information section:

   • Review the details and confirm the Absent Parent Name from the dropdown menu.

2. In the Child Association section:

• • Enter the Child Name (required).
  • Select Yes or No from the Paternity Established dropdown menu (required).
  • Select the Absent Parent Relationship to the Child dropdown menu (required).
  • Select the Mother marital status at child birth from the dropdown menu.
  • Enter the Child’s Birth City.
  • Select the Child Birth State from the dropdown menu.
  • Select Yes or No from the Does absent parent have insurance for child dropdown menu.
  • Enter the Insurance Company Name (enabled when Yes is selected for Does absent parent have insurance for child?).
  • Enter Policy Number (enabled when Yes is selected for Does absent parent have insurance for child?).
  • Parental Status from the dropdown menu.
  • Click Add.

3. Click Save + Continue.

4. The Absent Parent- Summary page is displayed.

• • Click Add Absent Parent to add another absent parent, if applicable.

  • Click Submit DCSE Referral to submit the referral to DCSE.

Results of the Procedure:

The child is linked to the absent parent.

Updated 09/06/2016