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How can I use my home to pay off my child support arrears?
Using the equity in your home, you may be able to either refinance your mortgage or obtain a Home Equity Loan (HEL) or a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to reduce your child support arrears or possibly even pay off your child support arrears in full.
What is the benefit of using the equity in my home?
The interest is typically much lower than the interest charged on other types of loans.
What are the advantages to paying off my child support arrears?
What are the advantages to reducing my child support arrears?
The following contact information is for Title Companies seeking to address lien issues.
Escrow / Title DCSS Contact Telephone: 1-866-901-3212 Fax: (530) 251-2667 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (except legal holidays)
Submit a demand request and a copy of the abstract or lien by fax to (530) 251-2667, ATTENTION: Demand Desk or email us at DCSS Lassen ChildSupport <lccss@lassen.cse.ca.gov>.
The written demand request must be submitted using your company letterhead with your telephone and fax numbers. You must include the following information:
DCSS recommends that you submit the demand with information (Social Security Number, date of birth etc.) you received directly from your client. DCSS will perform research using the information you provide to verify the facts of any abstract or lien and then report back to you. Incomplete information may result in your request being delayed.
Payment Information
Please make all checks payable to “California State Disbursement Unit”. For proper identification, your client's full name and DCSS file number listed on the check.
State Disbursement Unit P.O. Box 989067 West Sacramento, CA 95798-9067