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CA AB1337
Bill
Status
Passed
7/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Luis Alejo
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AI Summary
- Requires notice of paternity proceedings to be given to the child's relatives within the second degree if the child's other parent has died and there are no existing custody or guardianship court orders or pending actions
- Mandates that persons having physical custody of the child receive notice at least 15 days prior to the hearing, either by mail or as authorized by the court
- Allows the court to prescribe alternative notice methods or dispense with notice if relatives or custodians cannot be located or their whereabouts are unknown
- Requires proof of notice to be filed with the court before the paternity proceeding is heard
- Amends Family Code Section 7630 regarding actions to determine the existence or nonexistence of father and child relationships
Legislative Description
Parent and child relationship.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 155, Statutes of 2012.
7/23/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/2/2012
Rules1/17/2012
Judiciary1/4/2012
Full Bill Text
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