The FSD or local child support agency does not:
- Handle custody or visitation matters.
- Handle divorces.
- Obtain or enforce restraining orders (The agencies that provide these services vary from county to county. Consult your telephone directory under the county government listing for more information).
- Establish spousal support orders (unless it is a UIFSA case).
Any parent or guardian can apply for child support services by visiting or calling the local FSD or local child support agency listed in the county government section at the front of most local telephone directories under District Attorney. The Welfare Department will automatically refer parents who receive public assistance to the District Attorney. There is no application fee or charge for child support services in California. However, some states do charge for services.
Other California Family Law FAQs
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What is an annulment?
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 -
What are the grounds for divorce in the state of California?
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 -
Are there any residency requirements for filing a divorce?
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 -
What is community property?
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 -
Can I get part of my spouse`s pension and employment benefits?
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 -
How do courts award the family residence?
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 -
How do the courts handle educational degrees and professional licenses acquired during the marriage?
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 -
The Child Support Enforcement Program
The Child Support Enforcement Program, authorized under Title IVD of the Social Security Act, provides services to assist parents in their mutual obligation to … more -
Statement of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the State of California to ensure that all individuals are treated equally and that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, … more -
The Child Support Process
Anyone who has a child support and/or a medical support order, or wants to establish one, can apply for child support enforcement services by completing an application … more
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