How to Fill Out California Form FL-610 (w/Examples) + FAQs

California Form FL-610 is the Notice of Motion (Governmental) used in Title IV-D child support cases when a local child support agency (LCSA) asks the court to set, change, or end a child or spousal support order. The form gives the other parent legal notice of the hearing date, the relief requested, and the statutory grounds under California Family Code §§17400–17500.

The current revision is dated January 1, 2017, and that revision date is printed in the lower-left corner of page 1. According to the California Department of Child Support Services 2024 Annual Report, California’s child support program collects more than $2.5 billion in support each year, and FL-610 is one of the most frequently filed governmental motion forms tied to those collections. Filing it wrong is the single most common reason these motions get continued, sometimes pushing a hearing back 60 to 90 days.

In this guide you will learn:

📋 What FL-610 is, who must file it, and which agency receives it
🧾 Every document, ID, and case number you must gather before opening the form
✍️ A line-by-line walkthrough of every box, caption, and check-the-box field
👨‍👩‍👧 Three real filled-out scenarios using named people and concrete data
⚖️ The mistakes, deadlines, and statutes that decide whether your motion is heard or kicked back

What the Form Is and Who Must File It

Form FL-610 is a Judicial Council of California form approved for mandatory use in governmental support cases. It is the formal Notice of Motion that a local child support agency files when the agency, on behalf of a parent or the State of California, asks the family court to enter, modify, or terminate a support order. Private parties (parents without LCSA representation) generally use Form FL-300 instead. FL-610 is reserved for IV-D cases under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.

The agency that receives the form is the Superior Court of California for the county where the support case is filed, and the form is processed by the family law clerk’s office. The statute that authorizes the motion is Family Code §17400, which gives each county’s LCSA the duty to establish, modify, and enforce child support. The deadline to serve FL-610 on the responding party is set by Code of Civil Procedure §1005(b), which requires service at least 16 court days before the hearing, plus 5 calendar days for mail service inside California.

The penalty for missing that deadline is severe: the court will almost always continue the hearing, and in arrears cases that delay can mean another month or two of unpaid support. The filer profile is broad. Most FL-610 forms are signed by a deputy or attorney with the LCSA, but custodial parents, paying parents, attorneys of record, and even paralegals working under attorney supervision sometimes prepare drafts. Readers are usually stressed, often facing arrears, wage garnishment, or a modification request that will change a household budget.

Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

Before opening FL-610, gather a complete file. A missing case number or wrong county heading is the fastest way to get a motion rejected at the clerk’s window.

Court case number. The exact number printed on prior orders. A wrong digit means the clerk cannot match the motion to the file.
County and court branch. The Superior Court county and courthouse address where the case lives. Filing in the wrong branch triggers a transfer order.
Full legal names of both parents. As they appear on the most recent order. Name mismatches cause service failures.
The current support order. You need the date and dollar amount of the last FL-342 or judgment.
Income information. Pay stubs, tax returns, or FL-150 Income and Expense Declarations for both parties.
Children’s names and dates of birth. Required to identify each child whose support is at issue.
The LCSA case number (KIDS or CCSAS number). Different from the court case number; required on the proof of service.
Hearing date, time, and department. Reserved through the court’s reservation system before the form is finalized.
Proposed order (FL-625 or FL-630). Most judges require the proposed order attached at filing.
Income Withholding for Support (FL-195). Attached when wage assignment will issue.

If any item is missing, the clerk may still accept the filing, but the assigned judge will likely continue the hearing under California Rules of Court, Rule 5.92.

Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

The official PDF lives on the Judicial Council forms page and is free. Always download from the court site, never from a third-party form mill, because mills often host outdated revisions. The fillable version opens in Adobe Acrobat or any modern browser, and most county portals accept the same PDF for e-filing.

Counties using Odyssey eFileCA include Sacramento, Fresno, San Diego, and many others. Los Angeles uses its own LA Court eFiling system, and Orange County uses OneLegal or direct portal upload. The form is also available in print at the family law clerk’s window in every Superior Court branch, free of charge.

If you need the form in another language, the Judicial Council publishes Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese translations on the same forms page, but the English version must still be filed with the court. Translations are reference copies only, a fact filers often miss. Keep a clean blank copy in your file as a master and fill out a working copy in pencil before transferring answers to the final PDF.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form FL-610 Line by Line

FL-610 is a single page with a standard family law caption, a notice block, a statement of relief requested, and a signature block. Every box matters. Below, each field gets its own subsection with the six required elements: plain English, how to answer, an example, an edge case, the common mistake and consequence, and the misconception to avoid.

Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Top-Left Caption Box)

This box asks who is filing the motion. In an LCSA case, the answer is the local child support agency, not the custodial parent. Write the agency’s full name, the State Bar number of the responsible attorney, the office street address, the city, the state, and the ZIP code, all in CAPITAL LETTERS following Judicial Council convention.

For example, MARIA TORRES, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, SBN 215443, ALAMEDA COUNTY DCSS, 1111 JACKSON STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94607. If the office uses a P.O. Box for mail and a street address for personal service, list the street address here and the P.O. Box on the proof of service. The most common mistake is listing the custodial parent’s name and address in this box, which causes the clerk to reject the motion because a non-attorney parent cannot file a governmental motion. A widespread misconception is that this box is for the parent who will benefit from the order; it is not, and confusing the two is the single most frequent FL-610 error.

Telephone, Fax, and Email Lines

These lines collect the LCSA’s contact information for court communications and opposing-party service. Enter a direct office line, a working fax number if the office still uses one, and the official agency email address used for service under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.251.

For example, Telephone: (510) 555-0145; Fax: (510) 555-0146; Email: filings@dcss.acgov.org. If the office has multiple emails, use the one on file with the court for electronic service, not a personal staff inbox. The frequent mistake is listing a caseworker’s direct cell number, which violates agency confidentiality policy and creates inconsistent service records. Many filers wrongly believe the email box is optional; under Rule 2.251 it is mandatory whenever the agency has consented to electronic service.

Attorney For (Name) Field

This short field identifies the party the LCSA legally represents. Almost always, the answer is PETITIONER or RESPONDENT, depending on which side the agency is supporting in the underlying case, not the custodial parent’s personal name.

Enter PETITIONER if the LCSA filed the original action, or RESPONDENT if the LCSA appeared after the action was filed by a parent. A nuance: in joinder cases under Family Code §17404, write LOCAL CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY (JOINED PARTY). The mistake here is writing the parent’s name, which signals that the LCSA is acting as private counsel and may trigger a conflict-of-interest objection. The misconception is that the agency represents the child or the parent personally; under §17406, the agency represents only the public interest in establishing support.

Superior Court of California, County of ___

Name the county in CAPITAL LETTERS. The county must match the county listed on the original support order, because California family courts retain continuing jurisdiction under Family Code §200.

For example, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA. If the case has been transferred under Family Code §3422 or registered under UIFSA, write the new county. The mistake is writing the county where the parent now lives, which causes the clerk to reject the filing under improper venue. The misconception that residence determines venue is wrong; jurisdiction stays in the original county unless a formal transfer order issues.

Court Address Lines (Street, Mailing, City/ZIP, Branch Name)

Enter the four address lines exactly as they appear on the court directory for that county. Family law cases often have a dedicated branch (e.g., the Hayward Hall of Justice in Alameda County), and that branch name belongs on the Branch Name line.

For example: Street: 24405 Amador Street; Mailing: same; City and ZIP: Hayward, CA 94544; Branch: Hayward Hall of Justice. If the county has consolidated family law into a central courthouse, use that address. The mistake is using the main civil courthouse when the family branch is elsewhere, which routes the motion to the wrong calendar. Filers often think branch name is optional; in counties with multiple family law sites it is essential, because the clerk uses it to direct the file.

Petitioner / Respondent / Other Parent / Other Parties

These caption lines list the parties as named in the original case. Petitioner is the person who first filed; Respondent is the other parent. Other Parent and Other Parties are used in parentage actions or cases involving a non-parent caregiver.

For example, Petitioner: JANE ELIZABETH DOE; Respondent: JOHN MICHAEL DOE; Other Parent: (blank). If the children have a different last name from either parent, that does not change the caption; only the parents go here. The mistake is reversing Petitioner and Respondent after a default judgment, which makes the motion unmatchable in the docketing system. Many filers think they can drop a former spouse’s middle name; do not, because the clerk matches captions character-by-character.

Case Number Box

Enter the court case number printed on the most recent order. California family case numbers follow county-specific formats (e.g., Alameda HF20-123456, Los Angeles 25STFL01234).

For example, HF20-987654. If the case has been consolidated with another action, list the lead case number and write (consolidated with HF20-987655) under it. The mistake is using the LCSA internal CCSAS / KIDS number here; that is an agency tracking number, not a court number, and the clerk cannot route the filing without the court number. The misconception that any case number tied to the family will work is wrong; only the family-law court case number belongs here.

Notice of Motion Caption

The form’s title bar already reads NOTICE OF MOTION (Governmental). You do not write anything in the title bar itself, but check that the printed title matches what you are filing. If you are filing an Order to Show Cause, you need a different form (FL-300 with OSC checkbox or FL-380).

For example, leave the printed title alone and confirm the form number FL-610 in the lower-left footer. The frequent mistake is using FL-610 to seek emergency relief; it is not designed for ex parte requests, and the court will deny ex parte relief on this form. The misconception is that Notice of Motion and Order to Show Cause are interchangeable; they are not, because OSCs carry contempt power and FL-610 motions do not.

“To” Block (Name of Party Receiving Notice)

This block tells the responding party they are being notified of the motion. Write the full legal name of the party who must respond. In most LCSA cases that is the non-custodial parent.

For example, TO: JOHN MICHAEL DOE, RESPONDENT. If the responding party has counsel of record, add AND TO HIS/HER ATTORNEY OF RECORD: [ATTORNEY NAME, SBN]. The mistake is addressing the notice to the custodial parent in a modification motion the LCSA brings on the custodial parent’s behalf; the notice goes to the opposing party. A common misconception is that listing both parents is safer; in fact, the wrong addressee can void service under CCP §1013.

Hearing Date, Time, Department, and Room

This is the single most error-prone area on the form. Enter the hearing date in MM/DD/YYYY format, the time in 12-hour format with AM or PM, the department number, and the room number if the court uses one.

For example, Date: 07/15/2026; Time: 9:00 AM; Dept: 403; Room: 4. If the court uses a time certain calendar, write 9:00 AM (time certain). The mistake is reserving the hearing date with the clerk after filing; the date must be reserved first or the motion is set on a default calendar that may not exist. The misconception that any open calendar slot will do ignores the local rule in many counties that governmental support motions are heard on a specific weekday calendar (e.g., Alameda hears them Tuesdays and Thursdays only).

Address of Court (If Different from Above)

Use this line only if the hearing is held at a courthouse other than the one in the caption. Some counties hold family law hearings at a satellite branch, and the assigned department may be in that branch.

For example, Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. If the hearing is at the same courthouse listed in the caption, leave this line blank or write Same as above. The mistake is duplicating the caption address by default, which sometimes causes calendar clerks to set the matter at the wrong location. The misconception is that the courthouse never changes; in practice, family law calendars rotate and a remote-appearance courtroom may be a different physical site.

Statement of Relief Requested (Numbered Paragraphs / Check Boxes)

This is the heart of the motion. The form gives check-box options for (1) establish a child support order, (2) modify a child support order, (3) terminate a child support order, (4) establish or modify spousal support, (5) determine arrears, and an (6) other field for write-in relief.

Check every box that applies and use the other line for relief not listed (e.g., credit for direct payments under Family Code §4504). For example, in a modification asking for an increase, check box 2 and write Requesting modification from $450/month to guideline amount. The mistake is checking establish when an order already exists; that is a fatal mismatch with the case file and the judge will deny the motion. The misconception that the court reads the attached pleadings to figure out what you want is wrong; if the box is unchecked, the relief is not before the court, even if your declaration explains it.

Supporting Declarations and Attachments List

Below the relief boxes, list every attached document by form number and title. Typical attachments include FL-150 (Income and Expense Declaration), FL-195 (Income Withholding for Support), a Declaration Regarding Address Verification (FL-334), and a proposed order on FL-625 or FL-630.

For example, Attachments: (1) FL-150 of Petitioner dated 05/01/2026; (2) FL-195 proposed wage assignment; (3) Proposed Order on FL-625. If the agency relies on a sworn declaration of a caseworker, list it as Declaration of [name], LCSA Caseworker. The mistake is listing attachments that you forget to actually attach; the clerk will reject the filing or the judge will deny the relief tied to the missing exhibit. The misconception that “the court has the file” is wrong; each motion stands on its own attachments.

Date and Signature Block

The signing party is the LCSA attorney or authorized agency representative. Sign in blue or black ink on paper filings, or apply a Rule 2.257-compliant electronic signature for e-filings.

For example, Date: 06/01/2026; Signature: /s/ Maria Torres; Print: MARIA TORRES, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, SBN 215443. If a paralegal prepared the form, the supervising attorney still signs. The mistake is a missing date next to the signature; the clerk will return the form without filing it. A misconception is that a typed name without a /s/ slash and signature is acceptable; under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.257, the /s/ format or a digital signature is required for electronic filings.

Footer: Form Number and Revision Date

The lower-left corner reads FL-610 [Rev. January 1, 2017]. You do not edit the footer, but you must confirm it. If the footer reads any other date, you have an outdated form and the clerk will reject it.

For example, the footer should read exactly FL-610 [Rev. January 1, 2017] NOTICE OF MOTION (Governmental). If you printed an older version (e.g., 2003), download the new PDF and start over. The mistake is photocopying an old paper version from a binder; revisions change wording and box order. The misconception that “old forms still work” is wrong; the Judicial Council expressly mandates current forms under California Rules of Court, Rule 1.31.

Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

Below are three named-filer walkthroughs covering the most common FL-610 fact patterns: a modification, an arrears determination, and a UIFSA out-of-state obligor.

Scenario 1: Maria Lopez — Modification to Increase Child Support

Maria Lopez is the custodial parent of two children. The Alameda County DCSS files FL-610 on her behalf to raise support from $450/month to guideline because the father’s income jumped after a promotion.

Form Section	What the LCSA Enters
Attorney/Party Box	DEPUTY MARIA TORRES, SBN 215443, ALAMEDA COUNTY DCSS, 1111 JACKSON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607
Attorney For	PETITIONER
County	COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
Court Address	24405 AMADOR ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544 — HAYWARD HALL OF JUSTICE
Petitioner / Respondent	MARIA LOPEZ / CARLOS LOPEZ
Case Number	HF20-987654
To	CARLOS LOPEZ, RESPONDENT
Hearing Date / Time / Dept	07/15/2026 / 9:00 AM / DEPT 403
Relief Requested	Box 2 checked: modify child support
Attachments	FL-150 (Petitioner), FL-195 (proposed wage assignment), FL-625 (proposed order)
Signature / Date	MARIA TORRES /s/ — 06/01/2026

Scenario 2: David Nguyen — Determination of Arrears Only

David Nguyen owes back support. The San Diego DCSS files FL-610 to formally fix the arrears balance under Family Code §17526 so a writ of execution can issue.

Form Section	What the LCSA Enters
Attorney/Party Box	J. PATEL, SBN 301122, SAN DIEGO DCSS, 220 W BROADWAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Attorney For	PETITIONER
County	COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
Court Address	1100 UNION ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 — CENTRAL DIVISION
Petitioner / Respondent	LINH TRAN / DAVID NGUYEN
Case Number	25FL004321
To	DAVID NGUYEN, RESPONDENT
Hearing Date / Time / Dept	08/03/2026 / 1:30 PM / DEPT F-7
Relief Requested	Box 5 checked: determine arrears — write-in: fix arrears at $14,820 through 05/31/2026
Attachments	Audit Statement (KIDS Print 412), Declaration of Caseworker, FL-625
Signature / Date	J. PATEL /s/ — 06/05/2026

Scenario 3: Aisha Brown — UIFSA Out-of-State Obligor

Aisha Brown lives in Sacramento. The father, Marcus, lives in Nevada. Sacramento DCSS files FL-610 after registering the Nevada order under UIFSA, Family Code §5700.602.

Form Section	What the LCSA Enters
Attorney/Party Box	S. KIM, SBN 280910, SACRAMENTO DCSS, 3701 POWER INN RD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95826
Attorney For	PETITIONER (REGISTERING PARTY)
County	COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
Court Address	3341 POWER INN RD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95826 — FAMILY RELATIONS
Petitioner / Respondent	AISHA BROWN / MARCUS BROWN
Case Number	25FL05678
To	MARCUS BROWN, RESPONDENT (NEVADA)
Hearing Date / Time / Dept	09/10/2026 / 8:30 AM / DEPT 121
Relief Requested	Box 2 + Box 6 (other): modify registered Nevada order under UIFSA continuing exclusive jurisdiction analysis
Attachments	Registered Nevada Order, FL-150, FL-195, Declaration of Registration
Signature / Date	S. KIM /s/ — 06/12/2026

How to File the Completed Form

You can file FL-610 in person, by mail, or electronically through the county’s e-filing portal. The clerk’s window in every Superior Court accepts paper filings during business hours, typically 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

In person. Bring the original plus two copies (one for service, one conformed for your file) to the family law clerk’s window at the courthouse listed in the caption. There is no filing fee for a governmental motion under Government Code §6103 when filed by the LCSA, so no payment method is needed. The clerk stamps the original FILED, returns a conformed copy as your proof of filing, and assigns the hearing to the calendar.

By mail. Mail the original, copies, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the family law clerk at the court mailing address. Use USPS Priority Mail with tracking so you have proof of delivery. Processing takes 5–10 business days. The conformed copy returns by mail in your stamped envelope.

E-filing. In counties on Odyssey eFileCA, log into california.tylertech.cloud with your registered account, choose the case, upload the FL-610 PDF and all attachments as a single bookmarked PDF, and submit. There is no fee for governmental filers, but you must check the Government Filer box. Confirmation arrives by email within minutes; the conformed copy lands in your portal inbox once accepted, usually within 24 hours. Los Angeles users follow the LA Court eFiling system with the same general flow. Save the Notice of Electronic Filing PDF as your proof of filing.

After filing, you must serve the motion on the other party at least 16 court days before the hearing under CCP §1005(b), and file a Proof of Service by Mail (FL-335) or Proof of Personal Service (FL-330) at least 9 court days before the hearing.

What Happens After You File

Once the clerk accepts FL-610, the court adds the hearing to the family law calendar and the file is routed to the assigned department. The judge or commissioner reads the motion, attached declarations, and any response filed by the other party at least 9 court days before the hearing under CCP §1005(b).

If the responding party files an opposition, the LCSA may file a reply at least 5 court days before the hearing. At the hearing, the judge takes argument, reviews the proposed order, and either signs it, modifies it, or sets a continuance for missing evidence. Most simple modifications are decided the same day.

If the order issues, the LCSA prepares the final FL-342 Findings and Order After Hearing within the timeframes set by California Rules of Court, Rule 5.125, and serves a conformed copy on both parties. A wage assignment on FL-195 issues automatically under Family Code §5230 and the employer must begin withholding within 10 days of receipt. CCPA limits under 15 U.S.C. §1673 cap withholding at 50–65% of disposable earnings depending on family status and arrears.

Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

These are the ten errors that cause the most rejections, continuances, and lost hearings:

Listing the custodial parent in the Attorney or Party Without Attorney box, which voids the LCSA’s standing to file.
Using the LCSA’s internal CCSAS/KIDS number in the case-number box, which makes the motion unmatchable.
Reserving the hearing date after filing instead of before, which sets the matter on a calendar that does not exist.
Checking establish when an order already exists, which the judge must deny on the spot.
Forgetting to attach FL-150 in modification motions, which deprives the court of guideline inputs.
Serving the responding party fewer than 16 court days before the hearing, which forces a continuance.
Mailing service without the extra 5 calendar days for in-state mail under CCP §1013, which voids notice.
Filing in the wrong county after the parents move, ignoring continuing jurisdiction under Family Code §200.
Using an outdated form revision (pre-2017), which the clerk will reject under Rule 1.31.
Leaving the Other relief line blank when seeking arrears credits, which means the judge cannot grant the credit.

Each of these errors carries a consequence, ranging from a returned filing to a missed support payment cycle that the family cannot easily recover.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do download the current FL-610 PDF from the Judicial Council forms page every time, because revisions change wording.
Do reserve the hearing date through the court’s reservation system before you fill in the date box, because last-minute calendaring fails.
Do match the caption to the most recent order character-by-character, because mismatches block matching in the clerk’s docketing system.
Do attach a proposed order on FL-625 or FL-630, because most judges require it under local rules.
Do save a conformed copy as proof of filing, because the agency file audit requires it.
Do check CCPA limits before requesting wage assignment, because over-withholding is reversible only by a separate motion.
Don’t use FL-610 for ex parte relief, because the form is for noticed motions only.
Don’t photocopy old paper forms, because clerks reject pre-2017 revisions.
Don’t combine multiple unrelated requests on one motion, because the judge will sever and continue them.
Don’t sign in pencil or with a typed name only, because Rule 2.257 requires a /s/ or wet signature.
Don’t rely on the underlying file for missing exhibits, because each motion stands alone.
Don’t serve by email without prior consent under Rule 2.251, because unconsented email service is invalid.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Some parents wonder whether to wait for LCSA action or hire private counsel. The trade-offs matter.

Pros of LCSA-filed FL-610: – No filing fee under Government Code §6103, saving the parent the standard $60+ motion fee. – Caseworker handles service and proof of service, which most pro se filers find hardest. – Agency has direct access to wage and tax data through CCSAS, speeding evidence gathering. – Wage assignment issues automatically once the order signs, removing a separate enforcement step. – Statewide consistency of forms and procedures, lowering rejection risk.

Cons of LCSA-filed FL-610: – Caseload backlogs delay filing, sometimes by months, while arrears keep growing. – Agency represents the public interest, not the parent personally, so it cannot argue side issues like custody. – Limited communication channels; caseworkers handle hundreds of files at once. – No control over hearing date selection; the agency picks what fits its calendar. – Cannot raise non-support claims (visitation, contempt) on the same motion, requiring a separate FL-300.

FAQs

Is FL-610 the right form for a private parent without an LCSA case?

No. FL-610 is reserved for governmental (Title IV-D) cases. Private parents use FL-300 Request for Order instead, even for the same kinds of relief.

Is there a filing fee for FL-610?

No. Government Code §6103 waives filing fees for motions filed by the LCSA acting in its official capacity, so no payment is collected at the window or in the e-filing portal.

Do I write the case number or the LCSA’s KIDS number in the case number box?

No — never the KIDS number. Yes, only the court case number printed on the most recent order belongs in that box; the KIDS number goes on internal agency tracking, not the court form.

Is FL-610 valid for ex parte (emergency) relief?

No. FL-610 is a noticed motion under CCP §1005. Ex parte relief requires FL-300 with the OSC box checked or a separate emergency application.

Do I need to attach FL-150 every time?

Yes, in any motion that asks the court to set or modify support, because the court cannot run the guideline calculator without current income figures from both parties.

Is the Attorney For box for the parent I represent?

No. Write PETITIONER or RESPONDENT, not the parent’s name, because the LCSA represents the public interest, not the individual parent.

Do I check both establish and modify if I am unsure which applies?

No. Only one applies. If a prior order exists, check modify; if no order exists, check establish. Checking both signals confusion and the judge will require clarification.

Is mail service alone enough to satisfy notice?

Yes, if mailed at least 16 court days plus 5 calendar days before the hearing under CCP §§1005(b) and 1013, and proof of service is filed at least 9 court days before the hearing.

Do I need a proposed order at filing?

Yes in most counties. Local rules typically require a proposed order on FL-625 or FL-630 attached to the motion, because the judge signs the proposed order at the hearing.

Is the January 1, 2017 revision still current in 2026?

Yes. As of the most recent Judicial Council update, the 1/1/2017 revision remains the current mandatory version of FL-610. Always verify on the Judicial Council forms page.

Do I include the LCSA caseworker’s cell number on the contact line?

No. Use the official agency line and email used for service, because personal cell numbers violate confidentiality policy and create inconsistent service records.

Is wage withholding capped if the obligor has a second family?

Yes. The federal CCPA at 15 U.S.C. §1673 caps withholding at 50% of disposable earnings when the obligor supports another family and arrears are under 12 weeks, rising to 55% when arrears exceed 12 weeks.

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