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Information Sheet—Simplified Way to Change Child, Spousal, or Family Support

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2008

This form is an information sheet that explains a simpler way to ask the court to change the amount paid for child, spousal, or family support. It lists other forms needed to start and complete this process.

The court describes it as: Explains how to use a simplified process to ask the court to change a child, spousal or domestic partner, or a family support order.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to raise or lower the amount of support payments.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form?
This is an information sheet that explains the simplified process for asking the court to change support orders for children, spouses, or family members.
Does this form start the case?
No, it is an information sheet that tells you what other forms you need to file, such as the Notice of Motion (form FL-390).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2008.

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