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Request for Determination of Support Arrears (Governmental)

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

This form is used to ask the judge to decide how much money in past support payments (arrears) is owed. It asks the person filling it out to explain why they disagree with the local child support agency's records.

The court describes it as: Tell the judge you want them to decide how much in back support is owed.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person disagrees with the local child support agency about the amount of back support that is owed. The person must file it and appear at a scheduled court hearing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person making the request fills out this form. This person can be the Petitioner, the Respondent, or another party in the case.
What must I do after I fill out the form?
After filling it out, the person must take the original form plus three copies to the court clerk to file. They must also make copies available to the local child support agency and the other party.
Is there a hearing involved?
Yes, the form includes a Notice of Hearing, meaning a hearing date and time will be set for the judge to hear the request.

Revision history

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

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