ACCESS TO SERVICES
To connect to a Local Child Support Agency in California, please click on the county. You will be taken to the county’s Department of Child Support Services website.
Child Support Services
- locating a parent
- establishing paternity
- establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order for child support
- establishing, modifying and enforcing an order for health insurance coverage
Child Support Application
The Statewide On line Application (SOLA) is the single state approved on line application process. SOLA is an easy, secure, no cost application process. Click here for access to the SOLA.The process to access the complete “Application for Child Support Services Packet” is unchanged. The documents remain available to download and print by accessing the DCSS website. The completed application needs to be returned to the local county child support agency in your area to be processed. Applications are also available on a walk-in basis at local child support agency offices.
Calculate Child Support
The California Guideline Child Support Calculator is based on California Child Support Guidelines and can be used to estimate the amount of child support that may be ordered in your case.The Court Commissioner or Family Law Judge has the final authority to determine the amount of a child support order. This calculator provides only an estimate and is not a guarantee of the amount of child support that will be ordered. Other factors may affect the amount of child support awarded.If you have any questions about the child support guidelines, you should talk with a lawyer or contact a family law facilitator.Customer Connect is California’s self-service, child support case information system. You can access account information on link anytime. To check My Child Support Account – click here
Establish Paternity
POP – Paternity Opportunity Program
California Department of Child Support Services Mobile App
Access your child support account on the go.
- Check My Account
- Make a Payment
- Search for a Local Child Support Agency
- Resources and FAQs