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CALIFORNIA CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & REGULATIONS UPDATE 2023

A DECADE OF CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW OF CALIFORNIA’S CHILD SUPPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TIMELINE (2013-2023)

Over the past decade, California has taken significant steps to adapt and refine its child support laws and regulations. With a focus on ensuring the well-being of children and families, the state has introduced several changes to its legal framework. This article provides a concise overview of the key updates to California’s child support laws and regulations from 2013 to 2023.

2013: Guideline Review and Adjustment

   – Comprehensive review and adjustment of child support guidelines to reflect changing economic conditions.

2014: Income Sharing Emphasis

   – Emphasis on income sharing as the basis for determining child support obligations.

2015: Medical Care Consideration

   – Inclusion of medical care expenses as a factor in calculating child support payments.

2016: Modification Streamlining

   – Streamlining of the process for modifying child support orders based on changing circumstances.

2017: Digital Payment Options

   – Implementation of digital payment methods for convenient and efficient child support payments.

2018: Enforcement Strengthening

   – Strengthening of enforcement mechanisms to ensure timely and consistent child support payments.

2019: Parental Access to Records

   – Granting parents access to records related to child support payments and adjustments.

2020: Custody Arrangement Impact

   – Consideration of custody arrangements’ impact on child support calculations.

2021: Noncustodial Parent Engagement

   – Promotion of noncustodial parent engagement in child support matters.

2022: Online Resources Expansion

   – Expansion of online resources to provide comprehensive information and support for child support participants.

2023: Continuous Evaluation

   – Ongoing evaluation of child support policies to ensure effectiveness and relevance.

California’s commitment to enhancing its child support laws and regulations reflects its dedication to the welfare of children and families. By adapting to changing circumstances and utilizing modern tools, the state’s legal framework remains responsive and effective, supporting the needs of all stakeholders involved.


California state authorities can help with locating a non-custodial parent to pay child support.

This will include working with authorities in other states to track down child support evaders.

The state of California provides ombudsmen for child support cases and all child support services are free for all persons in California. That state does not automatically review child support cases, so a revaluation is by request only.

If one has any questions on California law on child support or would like to request specific services to determine paternity, custodial rights, or a revaluation of payments, a free ombudsman will be able to help assist with your claim.

Child support orders in California are enforced through income withholding, passport denial, and the refusal of a number of other state services, including, licenses and unemployment benefits.