Locating The Non-Custodial Parent
To get a support order, establish paternity or enforce a support order, the FSD or local child support agency must know where the noncustodial parent lives and/or works. By providing the FSD or local child support agency as much information as possible, the custodial party can help locate the noncustodial parent and speed up the child support process. Use the checklist in Opening A Child Support Case for information to bring to the FSD or local child support agency.
If the noncustodial parent cannot be found locally, his/her Social Security number will be checked against the records of other state agencies including the Department of Health Services, Department of Motors Vehicles, Employment Development Department, Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, credit reporting agencies, and law enforcement agencies. If the search reveals that the parent has moved to another state, the other state and the Federal Parent Locator service will be asked to search for the parent.
Once the FSD or local child support agency has the current address of the noncustodial parent, they will verify the address and may tell the parent legal action is being or may be taken.
Other California Family Law FAQs
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What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in California?
A: The California Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the … More -
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In California, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, California law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, the law requires that the … More -
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What Is Community Property?
A: California law defines community property as any asset acquired or income earned by a married person while living with his or her spouse. Separate property is defined … More -
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How Is Community Property Divided?
A: The law does not require an in kind division of the community property. All that the law requires is that the net value of the assets received by each spouse must be … More -
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What Are The Grounds For Divorce In The State Of California?
A: California was the first state to implement the nofault divorce concept. In California, a dissolution of marriage (divorce) can be granted if the court finds … More -
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Are There Any Residency Requirements For Filing A Divorce?
A: Prior to filing a petition for a divorce, one of the spouses has to have been a resident of the state for a continuous six months and of the county for a continuous … More -
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What Is An Annulment?
A: An annulment in the legal sense is NOT the same thing as an annulment in the religious sense. A legal annulment means that the marriage was invalid from its inception … More -
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How Do The Courts Handle Educational Degrees And Professional Licenses Acquired During The Marriage?
A: In California, if a spouse has earned a college degree or a professional license, the community estate is entitled to be reimbursed for the costs of acquiring the … More -
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Can I Get Part Of My Spouse's Pension And Employment Benefits?
A: To the extent that a married person accumulates an interest in a pension, retirement, profit sharing or other employee benefit plan during the marriage, it is … More -
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How Do Courts Award The Family Residence?
A: Where minor children are involved, the custodial parent is normally allowed to live in the residence with the children for a specified period of time after the divorce … More
