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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 1§ 17405 Custodial Parent Interview Requirements

§ 17405 Custodial Parent Interview Requirements

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§ 17405 Custodial Parent Interview Requirements

This law says that when a child support case starts, the local child support office must talk to the parent who has the child within 10 work days. They ask for money details and other info about the parent who doesn't live with the child, and they must use that info right away.

Key Takeaways

  • •The child support office must talk to the parent with the child within 10 work days of opening a case.
  • •They ask for money and other info about the parent who doesn’t live with the child.
  • •They have to use that info right away to start the child support process.
  • •They might talk to the parent with the child again later if they need more info.

Example

A mom files for child support after her and the dad split up.

The child support office has to talk to the mom within 10 work days. They’ll ask her about the dad’s job, where he lives, and how much money he makes. Then they have to start using that info to get child support from the dad right away.

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§ 17405 Custodial Parent Interview Requirements

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. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 652, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

local child support agencycustodial parentnoncustodial parent10 business days

Related Statutes

  • § 17401 Child Support Enforcement Timeline
  • § 17401.5 Child Support Hearing Notices
  • § 17402.1 Child Support Payment Remittance
  • § 17404 Child Support Enforcement Actions
  • § 17404.3 Remote Child Support Hearings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 17405.
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