California Family Law FAQs

• Q: The Non-Custodial Parent And The Child Support Process
  A: Non­custodial parents, or parents who currently do not have primary physical custody of their child(ren), have an important role in the child support process. This … More
• Q: When The Action For Child Support Is Served
  A: When the FSD or local child support agency brings a legal action against the non­custodial parent for child support, he/she may discuss the matter with a FSD or … More
• Q: Legal Representation
  A: The non­custodial parent has the right to be represented by a lawyer. The non­custodial parent has the right to have his/her attorney present at any meeting … More
• Q: A Child Support Judgment
  A: A judgment may be entered against the non­custodial parent unless he/she files a written answer (responsive pleading) with the clerk of the Superior court within … More
• Q: If An Answer Is Filed
  A: If the non­custodial parent files an answer (responsive pleading), he/she has the right to a court hearing. The non­custodial parent also has the right to have … More
• Q: Wage Assignments And Deductions For Health Insurance
  A: All orders for child support must include a wage and earnings assignment requiring the non­custodial parent`s employer to deduct child support payments from the … More
• Q: Modification Of Child Support Orders
  A: The non­custodial parent may request that the FSD or local child support agency review his/her case for modification. The amount of the child support may be … More
• Q: Failure To Pay Child Support
  A: The non­custodial parent`s duty to pay child support may be enforced by a contempt action, punishable by a jail sentence and/or a fine. Additional child support … More
• Q: Locating The Non-Custodial Parent
  A: To get a support order, establish paternity or enforce a support order, the FSD or local child support agency must know where the non­custodial parent lives and/or … More
• Q: My Child's Father Is In The Military, But I Don't Know Where He Is Stationed. Can The Fsd Or Local Child Support Agency Find Him
  A: Yes. Current address information for military personnel may be obtained from the federal government. If you know what branch of the military the non­custodial … More
• Q: What Is Paternity?
  A: Paternity means fatherhood. Establishing paternity is the process of determining the legal father of a child. When parents are married, in most cases, paternity is … More

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