California · Family Code
FAM §5700.304: (a) Upon the filing of a petition authorized by this part, an initiating tribunal of this state shall forward the petition and its accompanying documents: (1) to the responding tribunal or appropriate
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When a petition authorized by this law is filed, an initiating tribunal in the state must send the petition and supporting documents to the responding tribunal or appropriate entity.
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