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CONSIDERING A CHILD SUPPORT CASE?

Are you thinking about opening a child support case? Sometimes you can avoid
court completely - see the whole process with helpful videos.

More InformationMore information about Considering a Child Support Case?


CALCULATE CHILD SUPPORT

Use our Guideline Calculator to estimate the amount of child support that may be
ordered in your case.

More InformationMore information about Calculate Child Support


SERVICES YOU MAY NEED

Drivers License Release, Stipulation Agreements to avoid court, and Debt
Reduction are just a few of the services we offer to help with the child support
process.
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2022 PASS-THROUGH INCREASE

Depending on how many children you have living in the home, the amount of
collected child support passed through to you may increase. Click below to learn
more.
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APPLY FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Thinking about opening a child support case? Whether you want to start the
process or enforce an existing order, we can help!
More InformationMore information about Apply for Child Support Services


MAKE A PAYMENT

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CONSIDERING A CHILD SUPPORT CASE?

Are you thinking about opening a child support case? Sometimes you can avoid
court completely - see the whole process with helpful videos.

More InformationMore information about Considering a Child Support Case?


CALCULATE CHILD SUPPORT

Use our Guideline Calculator to estimate the amount of child support that may be
ordered in your case.

More InformationMore information about Calculate Child Support


SERVICES YOU MAY NEED

Drivers License Release, Stipulation Agreements to avoid court, and Debt
Reduction are just a few of the services we offer to help with the child support
process.
More InformationMore information about Services You May Need


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Depending on how many children you have living in the home, the amount of
collected child support passed through to you may increase. Click below to learn
more.
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APPLY FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Thinking about opening a child support case? Whether you want to start the
process or enforce an existing order, we can help!
More InformationMore information about Apply for Child Support Services


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Welcome to California Child Support Services

Bienvenido a los Servicios de Child Support de California,  para español, haga
clic aquí

There are 47 child support agencies across California that establish and enforce
child support and medical support orders. Either parent or any guardian of a
child can open a child support case, whether or not there is an existing child
support order, and a case is automatically opened when a child receives public
assistance. All case services are handled at this county or regional level and
all child support-related questions should be first routed to the agency in your
county or region of residence.

Having a case with Child Support Services creates a record of all child support
payments, provides a neutral go-between for parents, and can help both parents
avoid court and assist with navigating the child support system. Child Support
Services staff act in the public interest and do not represent either side of a
child support case. A complete list of services provided can be
found here; these services are provided at little or no cost.  

If you are thinking of opening a case, or have been named in a child support
case, contact us right away. Your local agency can help both of you know what to
expect, and will work with you to make the child support process as stress-free
as possible.  We can even help you work out an agreement for child support and
avoid court.

The 10 Steps of the Child Support Case Process*

*If you already have a court order for child support and need to have that order
enforced, you must first open a case with Child Support Services.

APPLY FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Either parent can apply for support or open a child support services case, as
can a child’s legal guardian. 

LOCATE THE PARENTS IF NECESSARY

Before a child support order can be made, both parents of the child or children
must be located.

SUMMONS & COMPLAINT

The parent being asked to pay will be legally notified that they are named in a
child support case.

ESTABLISH LEGAL PARENTAGE

If named in a case, you have the right to request proof of legal parentage and
we will help you free of charge.

 

CREATE A "STIPULATED AGREEMENT"

If both parents can agree on an amount, they can avoid court by filing a
“Stipulated Agreement.”



COURT SETS THE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER

A judge or commissioner reviews your information and decides on a child support
amount. 

BEGIN MAKING PAYMENTS

After a child support order is set, payments are scheduled to begin, usually by
payroll deduction.

ENFORCE THE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER

Parents who refuse to pay or delay paying their child support face enforcement
actions and interest charges.



CHANGE THE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER

If either party has a change in circumstances after child support is set, they
may qualify for “modification.”



CLOSING A CHILD SUPPORT CASE

There are many reasons why a child support case can be closed. 

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