Legal Question in Family Law in California

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.