If you did not send in the documents, bring them with you on your court date: Completed Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) - . Three most recent paystubs. Most recent copy of your tax returns. Child care verification, including receipts (if applicable); and.
Unlike many other legal matters, California sets no statute of limitations for collecting past-due child support. There's no time limit on a parent's ability to seek unpaid child support from the non-custodial parent, and the court can enforce child support obligations until the parent pays them in full.
There is no statute of limitations on child support in California. Therefore, you can only file for contempt regarding the last three years' worth of support payments. However, if you are over the three-year mark, eligible parents with past-due payments can apply to the Compromise of Arrears Program (COAP).
How Far Back Can Child Support Be Claimed? The payment of retroactive child support in California is limited to the 3 years before the petition is filed. Thus, a person who seeks retroactive child support should file a petition with the appropriate court as soon as possible.
The Family Law Divisions of California Superior Courts allow the public to view case indexes and case documents online. To find a Family Law case online, visit the website of the Superior Court in the county where the case was filed. Navigate to the Family Law section to find the court's online case portal.
Online: through the DCSS online application, childsupport.ca, or by clicking here. Phone: Call our Customer Contact Center at (866)901-3212 and request an application be mailed to you.
For your convenience and to expedite the receipt of your application for child support services, we recommend that you submit your application on-line. Customers who prefer to download and mail an application may do so by accessing our forms section and selecting a form to download.