Family Law
FL-400: Request for Order: Child Support
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This form is used to order a parent to deposit money into an account as security to guarantee they will pay child support payments, and to provide proof that the deposit has been made. A judge uses this form when a parent has a history of not paying child support or when there are concerns they won't pay what they owe.
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Forms that go with FL-400
FL-150RequiredIncome and Expense DeclarationAn Income and Expense Declaration is required to provide the court with each party's financial information, which is essential for calculating child support amounts.›FL-320Often filed with itResponsive Declaration to Request for OrderA Responsive Declaration to Request for Order is commonly filed by the responding party to formally reply to the child support requests made in the FL-400.›
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