Can I get child support from the mother if my child has her last name?

If you are the custodial parent, you are entitled to receive child support from the other parent. The name of the child should have bearing on your ability to obtain child support. Once you have proved paternity and have a custody order, you can request child support in the same case. You do not have to use the County to request support; however once you have a support order, you will have to open a collection account with the CSSD as the payments will be sent to a State Disbursement unit first. If you have a child support order, the other parent can pay you directly if you do not obtain an Income withholding order (wage garnishment).