§ 3662 Discovery In Support Modifications

Family Code·California

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This law says you can only use special ways to get information if you're trying to change or stop a child support order.

Key Takeaways

•You can't just ask for extra info about the other parent anytime you want.
•You have to be in the process of changing or stopping the support order first.
•This rule is about keeping things fair and not allowing fishing for info.

Example

A parent wants to find out if the other parent got a new job to ask for more child support.

They can only use special ways to get this info if they're already asking the court to change the support order.

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§ 3662 Discovery In Support Modifications

Methods of discovery other than that described in this article may only be used if a motion for modification or termination of the support order is pending. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Methods of discovery motion for modification or termination support order

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 3662.

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