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Do you think insurance payouts should go to back child support before the recipient? Does this change your view on injury settlements?
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Start with these steps:
- Request your official arrears statement
- Keep documentation of payments
- Negotiate agreements with child support services if possible
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you owe, expect a chunk—possibly all—of your payout to get intercepted. You receive any leftovers after arrears are satisfied.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Think you might be at risk? Check your child support status with the California Department of Child Support Services before accepting any settlement.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Why this new step?
- Unpaid child support in California topped $17 billion
- Millions get overdue payments

Lawmakers act to close loopholes and get money to kids faster.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This covers car crashes, workplace injuries, and other accident settlements. No exceptions for "pain and suffering" money.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Personal injury payout coming? Insurers cross-check your name with the child support arrears database before you see a cent.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you have unpaid child support, part—or all—of your settlement for pain and suffering goes straight to your child support debt first.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM