The Child Support Division in the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for most states provides child support services at little or no cost to mothers, fathers, and other individuals who request services. When providing child support services, the OAG represents the state and its interest in obtaining the financial support and involvement of both parents, and does not represent either parent in providing child support services. The OAG generally assists in (1) locating absent parents; (2) establishing paternity; (3) establishing, enforcing, and modifying child and medical support orders; and (4) collecting and distributing child support payments.

In Maryland, the Child Support Division within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) offers assistance to parents and guardians in matters of child support. The services provided by the OAG are typically available for a minimal fee or at no cost. The OAG's role is to represent the state's interest in ensuring that both parents contribute to the financial support of their children, rather than representing individual parents. The OAG's services include locating noncustodial parents, establishing paternity, and setting up, enforcing, or modifying child support and medical support orders. Additionally, the OAG is responsible for the collection and distribution of child support payments. It's important to note that while the OAG facilitates these processes, it does not act as a personal attorney for either parent in child support cases.