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Request for Modification of Child Support



Thank you for your inquiry regarding modification of your child support order. You are asking Orange County Department of Child Support Services (CSS) to change the amount of support you pay or receive. This service may only be used by customers who have a case open with CSS.

Before you begin, please review the following information. If any of these circumstances apply to you, a request for review and adjustment is not appropriate. Please contact a child support representative at (866) 901-3212 to determine a solution for your situation.


  1. All my children have emancipated, or the youngest will emancipate within 6 months.
  2. The past due child support balance is not correct.
  3. The amount my employer is deducting is not correct.
  4. I disagree with the amount of support the court recently ordered.
  5. I have additional child(ren) from the same relationship that must be added to this court order.
  6. My court order was established or modified within the last 6 months and there has not been a change in circumstances.
  7. My case is arrears only.