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A. Identifying and locating the AP

B. Establishing the paternity of a child(ren) born out of wedlock

C. Obtaining support payments due the parent or child(ren)

D. Paying to CSSD any child support payment covered by the assignment

E. Appearing as a witness in court hearings or proceedings as necessary

F. Submitting to blood test requirements

G. Obtaining any other payments or property due the parent/caretaker relative and the child(ren)

8. Third Party Liability Requirements The parent/caretaker relative is required to cooperate with third party liability by: A. Identifying any third party who may be liable to pay for medical care and services B. Providing relevant information to assist in pursuing any potentially liable third-party resources

5.2 Good Cause Claim for Child Support The parent/caretaker relative has the opportunity to claim a valid reason, or "good cause", for failing to provide required information or refusing to cooperate.

The following chart provides circumstances which should be considered for good cause and verification sources: Good Cause Circumstances Evidence/Verification Physical and/or emotional harm to the child. Court, medical, criminal, Child Welfare Services (CWS), social services, psychological or law enforcement records indicating the possibility of physical or emotional harm by the absent parent (AP) Physical and/or emotional harm to the parent/caretaker relative limiting his/her capacity to adequately care for the child, or where providing such information would endanger the parent/caretaker relative. Medical records indicating emotional history and current emotional health status of the A/R. Court, medical, criminal, CWS, social services, psychological or law enforcement records indicating the possibility of physical or emotional harm by the AP. NOTE: If the parent/caretaker relative is in a domestic/family violence situation, and unable to obtain this verification, the parent/ caretaker relative can provide a signed statement that he/she is a victim of domestic/family violence. Child conceived as a result of incest or rape. Medical or law enforcement records indicating conception resulted from incest or rape. Legal adoption proceedings are pending in court. Court documents indicating that adoption is pending in court.