Can you look up child support cases in California?
Customer Connect is California Child Support’s self-service platform, giving you 24-7 access to the information you need about your case. As of August 15th, you will need your Participant ID (PAR ID) to register or log in.
How much back child support is a felony in California?
In California, back child support over two years past due or in excess of $10,000 is considered a felony and can lead to a maximum sentence of two years in prison.
Can you go to jail for unpaid child support in California?
Failure to pay child support can have very serious consequences. If a parent is able to pay and are simply purposely not paying it, they can be found to be in contempt of court. This is a serious offense and may involve jail time.
How do I close a child support case in California?
Typically, to terminate or modify your child support arrangement, you will need to complete paperwork and submit it to the court for approval. You will have file a request for a hearing (Form-FL 300) and ask the court to end child support payments. After you file, the clerk will assign a court date.
Can child support seize your bank account in California?
If you do not pay your child support, the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division (DOR/CSE) can seize your bank account to pay for the child support you owe.
Is there a statute of limitations on child support arrears in California?
California has no statute of limitations on past due child support payments; child support is enforceable until paid in full.
What is the maximum child support in California?
California is one of the few states that does not put a cap on how much child support a parent has to pay. The amount you have to pay in California is a legal calculation based on wages and income, custody time, and other key factors.
How do I get my child support arrears dismissed in California?
Under California law, the following strategies may be available to address back child support and arrears:
- Motion to Re-Determine Back Child Support.
- Compromise of Arrears Program.
- Suspension of Interest Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.
- Petition for ‘Equitable Forgiveness’
- Motion to Set Aside Invalid Court Judgment.