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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 4§ 3693 Support Order Modification Limits

§ 3693 Support Order Modification Limits

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§ 3693 Support Order Modification Limits

This law says that when a court changes a support order (like child or spousal support), it should only change the parts that are directly affected by the new situation. But the court can change the whole order if it's fair to do so.

Key Takeaways

  • •The court usually only changes the parts of a support order that are affected by new circumstances.
  • •The court can change the whole order if it's the fairest thing to do.
  • •This law is about making sure support orders stay fair when things change.

Example

A dad loses his job and can't pay the same amount of child support as before.

The court might lower the child support amount because his income changed. But if the mom also lost her job, the court might look at the whole order to make sure it's fair for both.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3693 Support Order Modification Limits

When ruling on an action or motion to set aside a support order, the court shall set aside only those provisions materially affected by the circumstances leading to the court’s decision to grant relief. However, the court has discretion to set aside the entire order, if necessary, for equitable considerations. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 653, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

support orderset asideprovisions materially affectedequitable considerations

Related Statutes

  • § 3690 Support Order Relief Rules
  • § 3691 Challenging Support Order Grounds
  • § 3650 Support Order Definition
  • § 3651 Child Support Order Modification
  • § 3662 Discovery In Support Modifications

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 3693.
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