{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7647.5","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7647.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP [7500. - 7962.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 3. UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT [7600. - 7730.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Determination of Parent and Child Relationship [7630. - 7650.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1.5. Setting Aside or Vacating Judgment of Parentage [7645. - 7649.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3/chapter-4/article-1.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 849, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>A guardian ad litem may be appointed for the child to represent the best interests of the child in an action brought pursuant to this article.</p>","text":"A guardian ad litem may be appointed for the child to represent the best interests of the child in an action brought pursuant to this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/setting-aside-or-vacating-judgment-of-parentage-7647-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}