{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"4253","citation":"Fam. Code, § 4253","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 2. CHILD SUPPORT [3900. - 4253.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Court-Ordered Child Support [4000. - 4253.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Child Support Commissioners [4250. - 4253.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-2/chapter-2/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 957, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/child-support-commissioners-4253","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}