The child support agency also establishes parentage and collects support when a parent lives outside of California – in any of the other 49 states, territories, and many other countries. If the law allows, support will be determined in California courts however, in some cases we must use the courts of the other state or country. Every state and country has its own court system, laws and procedures. By their very nature, these cases are more complex and may take more time to get results.