California child support 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the California Child Support form (FL-400) in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your contact information in the designated fields for 'Attorney or Party Without Attorney' including your name and telephone number.
3. Fill in the 'Superior Court of California' details, including the county, street address, mailing address, city, and zip code.
4. Identify the parties involved by entering the names of the Petitioner/Plaintiff and Respondent/Defendant.
5. In Section 1, specify the name of the obligor and the amount to be deposited as security for child support. Ensure this is accurate as it will be critical for court records.
6. Complete Section 2 by indicating the date by which evidence of deposit must be filed with the court.
7. In Section 3, confirm that you have deposited the specified amount in an interest-bearing account and provide details about this account.
8. Finally, sign and date where indicated, ensuring all information is correct before submitting your form to court.

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