Getting a Copy Of Your Child Support Order
Some parents may want to get copies of their family law orders. Here’s how to get a copy of your child support order in California.
Go to the court where you asked for the order. Ask the court clerk to bring up your file; he will give you a certified copy. The court will likely charge a small printing fee.
Go to Court
First, you’ll need to go to the court where you or your child’s parent filed for child support. This will likely be a superior court, but could also be a juvenile court. The court where child support was filed for will have your case on record.
Ask the Court Clerk
Once you’ve arrived at the court where child support was initially filed for, find the court clerk and ask them for a copy of the order. The court clerk will charge a printing fee, which is usually around $2.50 for the first page and 50 cents per additional page.
Get it Certified
Make sure the copy is certified as well. If you’ll be giving the copy to a lawyer or institution, a certification is the only way to prove its legitimacy. Even if you just want to keep it in your records, a certified copy is much more useful if ever need be. This may cost a small certification fee. Once the copy is certified, you can make more certified copies of the order.
Can I get a copy of my child support order online?
No, in California you cannot get a copy of a family law order online. You’ll need to go to the court where child support was initially filed for and ask the court clerk to retrieve your file.
How much will it cost to get a copy of my child support order in California?
Every court is different, but getting a copy of an order typically costs $2.50 for the first page and 50 cents for every additional page. The court clerk may also charge an extra fee if you need a certified copy.
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