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.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 957, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Terms Used In California Family Code 4253

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Support: refers to a support obligation owing on behalf of a child, spouse, or family, or an amount owing pursuant to Section 17402. See California Family Code 150
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