Judgment Regarding Parental Obligations (Governmental)
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026
This form is a judge's official written decision about the parents' responsibilities regarding a child. It records the judge's findings about who the parents are and sets out the official child support amounts and rules.
The court describes it as: Tells you that the judge named the legal parents of the child and made a child support order. If it's "proposed" it means the judge hasn't approved it yet.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used when a judge is finalizing a decision about parental obligations, such as setting a child support order. It can be used whether the hearing was agreed upon or if there was a disagreement.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What does it mean if the form says 'proposed' judgment?
- If it says 'proposed,' it means the judge has not officially approved it yet. You may need to file a different form to make it legally binding.
- Who fills out this form?
- This form is filled out by the court, meaning the judge or court staff are completing it. The parties involved are listed on the form.
- Does this form require a filing fee?
- The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
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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