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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 17Ch. 5§ 17800 Child Support Complaint Process

§ 17800 Child Support Complaint Process

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§ 17800 Child Support Complaint Process

This law says every local child support office must have a way for parents to complain if they have problems with child support. They have to follow the same rules and forms for all complaints.

Key Takeaways

  • •You have 90 days to complain after you find out about a child support problem.
  • •The office must give you a written answer within 30 days (or 60 days if they need more time).
  • •All offices must use the same forms and rules for complaints.

Example

A mom isn't getting the child support payments from the dad like she's supposed to.

She can file a complaint with her local child support office. They have to look into it and give her a written answer within 30 days.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17800 Child Support Complaint Process

Each local child support agency shall maintain a complaint resolution process. The department shall specify by regulation, no later than July 1, 2001, uniform forms and procedures that each local child support agency shall use in resolving all complaints received from custodial and noncustodial parents. A complaint shall be made within 90 days after the custodial or noncustodial parent affected knew or should have known of the child support action complained of. The local child support agency shall provide a written resolution of the complaint within 30 days of the receipt of the complaint. The director of the local child support agency may extend the period for resolution of the complaint an additional 30 days in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 17804. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 755, Sec. 21. Effective October 12, 2001.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

complaint resolution processuniform forms and procedures90 days30 dayswritten resolution

Related Statutes

  • § 17801 Child Support Complaint Appeals
  • § 17804 Child Support Complaint Resolution
  • § 1000 Spousal Liability Exceptions
  • § 17803 Parent Decision Review Petition
  • § 2050 Insurance Beneficiary Notice Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 17800.
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