Family Code section 4253

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when hearing child support matters, a commissioner or referee may enter default orders if the defendant does not respond to notice or other process within the time prescribed to respond to that notice.

Source: Section 4253, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=4253. (accessed May 9, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 4253’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_4253

Original Source: Section 4253, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=4253. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).