Payment Options

Forms of money

If your wages are not withheld from your pay check by your employer, or you need to make a lump sum payment, you have the following payment options:

  • Option 1: You may send a payment directly to the State Disbursement Unit. That address is: Rhode Island Family Court c/o RI Child Support Payment Service Unit, P.O. Box 5073, Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5073

Please be sure to include your case number or docket number on the check or money order.

  • Option 2: Pay with a Credit Card. To make a child support payment by using a credit card click here.
  • Option 3: Make a child support payment with a debit card. Register here for debit card payments.

  • Option 4: Employers: Set up EFT process.  Employers can send payments with their account and routing number by clicking here.