15.7.2  Determination that Good Cause Does Exist

If the W-2Wisconsin Works agency determines the applicant or participant does have good cause for failing to cooperate with efforts directed at establishing paternity and obtaining child support payments, the W-2 agency must promptly notify the applicant or participant of the good cause determination and the basis for the determination in writing.  In addition, the W-2 agency must:

·        Direct the CSAChild Support Agency to suspend all further case activities if the individual did not request the CSA to proceed without his or her cooperation; or

·        Notify the CSA that it may proceed with child support services if the individual wants the CSA to proceed without his or her cooperation.  If good cause is granted for items 1 through 4 in 15.6.2, the CSA must send a notice to the person alleged to have caused harm that states the CSA is proceeding without the cooperation of the applicant or participant.

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