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Notice of Motion (Governmental)

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

This form is a notice that a government agency is asking the court for new orders regarding child support. It lists the required documents and the date and time for a hearing on the request.

The court describes it as: Tells you the local child support agency is requesting new orders in your case.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a local child support agency needs the court to make new orders in a child support case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This is a Notice of Motion from a Governmental Agency, meaning the local child support agency is requesting the orders. The form has sections for the Petitioner, Respondent, and Other Parent/Party to fill out details about the case. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct sections. The form also includes sections for the court to fill out.
Do I have to pay a fee to file my response?
The form states that you do not have to pay a fee to file your Response to Governmental Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause (form FL-685) and your completed Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) or Financial Statement (Simplified) (form FL-155).
What documents must I attach?
The form lists several supporting attachments, including a completed Request for Order (form FL-684) and a supporting declaration, and financial documents like the Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150).
What happens if I don't show up?
The form warns that if the child support amount is based on your earning capacity, and you do not appear at the hearing after failing to file an Answer (form FL-610), the court will enter a judgment without your input.

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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