{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"5700.703","citation":"Fam. Code, § 5700.703","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 6. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act [5700.101. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Support Proceeding Under Convention [5700.701. - 5700.713.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 493, Sec. 5.   (SB 646)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>The Department of Child Support Services is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention.</p>","text":"The Department of Child Support Services is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/support-proceeding-under-convention-5700-703","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}