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 Nebraska, the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program is administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, not the Office of the Attorney General. The CSE program offers services to custodial and noncustodial parents, including locating absent parents, establishing paternity, and establishing, enforcing, and modifying child and medical support orders. The program also handles the collection and distribution of child support payments. These services are provided to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents and are available to all who apply, often with little or no cost. While the CSE program works to secure financial support for children, it does not represent either parent in legal matters. Instead, it represents the state's interest in ensuring that children are adequately supported.