CALIFORNIA CODES
CALIFORNIA FAMILY CODE
Division 9. SUPPORT
Part 2. CHILD SUPPORT
Chapter 2. COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT
Article 1. General Provisions
Current through 2010
§ 4009.
An original order for child support may be made retroactive to the date of filing the petition, complaint, or other initial pleading. If the parent ordered to pay support was not served with the petition, complaint, or other initial pleading within 90 days after filing and the court finds that the parent was not intentionally evading service, the child support order shall be effective no earlier than the date of service.
History. Amended by Stats 2004 ch 305 (AB 2669), s 3, eff. 1/1/2005
Amended by Stats 2000 ch 808 (AB 1358), s 34, eff. 9/28/2000.
Previously Amended October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 380) (Chapter 653).