Limitations On Relief In Responsive Declaration | Divorce Requests for Orders

Family Code section 213 - "Limitations On Relief By Responsive Declaration"

CALIFORNIA FAMILY CODE

GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS

Family Code Section 213

As used in this chapter:

(a) In a hearing on an order to show cause, or on a modification thereof, or in a hearing on a motion, other than for contempt, the responding party may seek affirmative relief alternative to that requested by the moving party, on the same issues raised by the moving party, by filing a responsive declaration within the time set by statute or rules of court.

(b) This section applies in any of the following proceedings:

(1) A proceeding for dissolution of marriage, for nullity of marriage, or for legal separation of the parties.

(2) A proceeding relating to a protective order described in Section 6218.

(3) Any other proceeding in which there is at issue the visitation, custody, or support of a child.

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