California · Family Code
FAM §17405: In carrying out duties under this article, the local child support agency shall interview the custodial parent within 10 business days of opening a child support case.
What this law says, in plain English
Local child support agencies must interview the custodial parent within 10 business days after opening a child support case.
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In carrying out duties under this article, the local child support agency shall interview the custodial parent within 10 business days of opening a child support case. This interview shall solicit financial and all other information about the noncustodial parent. This information shall be acted upon immediately. The local child support agency shall reinterview the custodial parent as needed.
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