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Earning Capacity Factors Attachment

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2024

This form is used to give the court information about a parent's earning capacity, or ability to earn money. It can be attached to other forms to ask the court to consider this information when setting child support.

The court describes it as: Use this form to provide information about a parent’s earning capacity (ability). This form, which can be attached to many other forms, can be used to ask the court to consider using the other parent’s earning capacity when ordering child support.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone needs to provide details about a parent's ability to earn money, and it can be attached to various court requests related to parental obligations.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form can be completed by the Petitioner, Respondent, or another party. It is also used by the court to fill out certain sections. Great care should be taken to fill out the correct section based on who is asking for the determination. Great care should be taken to fill out the correct section based on who is asking for the determination.
What information does this form ask for?
It asks for specific details about the parent, such as their assets, job skills, education, health, and employment history. This information helps show the parent's ability to earn money.
Is there a fee involved?
The form text does not mention any filing fees or costs associated with using this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2024.

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