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You can now fill out an application for child support services online and submit it electronically. It is easy, safe, and no cost to you. No more printing, hand-writing the information, assembling and mailing the documents. If you would like to proceed and open a case, click   here to complete an online application

Click here to view the California Department of Child Support Services Strategic Plan for 2010-2014.
Click here to view performance data for each county in California.
Click here to visit the CA.GOV statewide Child Support self service website.

 
Available Now!
Make your child support payment directly from your
checking/savings account or use your debit or credit card.
Simply visit the State Disbursement Unit (SDU)
or call 1-866-901-3212.
It’s fast, convenient NO FEES, no delays, safe and secure.
For additional information about new ways to make your child support payment, visit
California Department of Child Support Services, (SDU) Questions & Answers

Click here For a VIDEO of the child support process in English.



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Your Legal Relationship with DCSS; The Family Law Facilitator; Modifying the Child Support Order; Appearing in Court
Open A Case; Locate a Parent; Establish Paternity; Establish a Court Order; Collection/Distribution of Support; Enforcement
Ombudsperson Program; Complaint Resolution; the State Hearing Process
Employer Liaison/Overview; Wage Withholding; Special Circumstances; Employment and Income Verification; Health Insurance; FAQs
 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve children
and their families by establishing parentage
and enforcing support orders in a fair and equitable manner.

What we can do:

Establish paternity
Locate a parent
Establish, modify and enforce a court order for child support
Collect and distribute child support payments
Establish and enforce medical support orders

 

What we cannot do:

Handle custody or visitation matters
Handle divorces
Obtain or enforce restraining orders
Establish spousal support orders

 
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