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FORMER ASSISTANCE ARREARS PASS THROUGH

Child Support laws have changed, allowing Child Support Services to send more
money to California families who used to receive cash public assistance through
CalWORKs.

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ENROLL IN SERVICES

Whether you want to start the process or enforce an existing order, we can help

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

Make payments online, use PayPal, PayNearMe and Moneygram

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CONSIDERING A CHILD SUPPORT CASE?

See the whole process with helpful videos

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CALCULATE CHILD SUPPORT

Use our guideline calculator tool to estimate child support payments

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SERVICES YOU MAY NEED

Find information about the services we offer to help with the child support
process

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CHILD SUPPORT LAWS HAVE CHANGED, ALLOWING CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES TO SEND MORE
MONEY TO CALIFORNIA FAMILIES WHO USED TO RECEIVE CASH PUBLIC ASSISTANCE THROUGH
CALWORKS. LEARN MORE ABOUT FORMER ASSISTANCE ARREARS PASS THROUGH


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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 on the
Services We Offer page; 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.

ENROLL IN CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Either parent can enroll in services 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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