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Judgment Regarding Parental Obligations (UIFSA)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is a judge's official written decision about child support payments when the case involves another state. It records the court's final orders regarding who pays support, how much is owed, and what ongoing responsibilities parents have.

The court describes it as: States the decision of the judge in a child support case from another state.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a judge needs to write down the final decision about parental support obligations, especially when the case involves rules from another state.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form?
This form is a Judgment Regarding Parental Obligations (UIFSA) that states the judge's final decision about child support payments. It is a document the court uses to record its orders.
Does this form tell me what I should do?
The form contains notices about what is legally binding and what actions must be taken, such as filing a Response to Uniform Support Petition (form FL-520) within 30 days of being served.
Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the court, and it is signed by the Judicial Officer. It is used to record the court's final judgment.

Revision history

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

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