CPS had to come to our house because there was a dispute between my mother and I and my five month old son was in the room. CPS came and said everything seemed fine, but wanted me to file for child support and custody from my baby's father. Do I have to because she requested it?
Answer
You do not have to these things because CPS requested it. You do need to think very seriously about what steps you are taking to establish your independence from your mother and put your child's best interests first. You should contact your county's office of the California Department of Child Support Services to start the support proceedings and the Family Law Facilitator service to start the custody proceedings. By taking the actions that CPS is recommending you are protecting yourself from what may happen if CPS becomes involved in your situation again, and you have not taken these actions. If there are reasons for your not having taken these steps, you should discuss those with staff with the child support and family law services agencies. You should also consult with a family law attorney.
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