What is the filing requirement for child support orders in dependency cases?

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In dependency cases, the child support order must be filed in both the family division and the juvenile division. This dual filing keeps the support obligation tied to both sides of the court’s work—child welfare matters handled in the juvenile division and financial support matters handled in the family division. Having the order in both dockets ensures proper enforcement, allows for coordinated modification if circumstances change, and prevents gaps if the case moves between divisions or if different agencies (like the state child support program) need to reference the order. Filing in only one division could lead to enforcement delays or inconsistencies, and simply filing with the clerks of court without attaching it to both divisions would not guarantee it’s properly tracked across the relevant proceedings.