California · Family Code
FAM §7644: (a) Notwithstanding any other law, an action for child custody and support and for other relief as provided in Section 7637 may be filed based upon a voluntary declaration of parentage as provided in
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A parent may file a civil action for child custody, support, and related relief based on a voluntary declaration of parentage under specified law.
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