In Virginia Rights Of DCSE

DCSE has the right to: Summons you to appear at one of its district offices to provide information necessary to pursue child support or paternity establishment. DCSE has the right to close your case when: Genetic tests exclude the alleged father, and no other alleged father can be identified. The noncustodial parent cannot pay support because he is institutionalized in a psychiatric facility, is imprisoned with no chance of parole, is medically verified to be totally and permanently disabled with no evidence of support potential, or is deceased with no attachable assets.

The only service being provided is location of the noncustodial parent, and this service has been completed. You provide a written request that the case be closed, and there is no arrearage owed to the state. There has been a finding by a local social services agency that enforcement of support may cause risk or harm to you or the child. DCSE determines that you failed to cooperate when your cooperation is essential for the next step in providing services.

DCSE is unable to contact you despite sending two letters 60 days apart to your last known address. Please note: unless good cause is determined by a local social Services office, your case cannot be closed if you are receiving TANF
or Medicaid benefits.