Q: If a support order was made as defined by the ffccsoa it should have CEJ, so I thought. Can a default judgment
Supersede the original order when its issued? And why would the county bother to registered the original order 20 years later? I wondering if its because the mother applied for welfare as a new applicant and didn't transfer her welfare case. Nor didn't she inform social services of her first hand knowledge of the other established order.
Was my original order just a waste of time? Did it mean anything to be advised and waived my rights, to have a medical order or to acknowledge paternity and signed a stipulated judgment that wasn't going to be honored? It appears the ffccsoa or the uifsa doesn't apply within the state of California, is that true?
A:
Under the FFCCSOA (Full Faith and Credit for Child Support Orders Act), a support order made in one state should be given full faith and credit in another state as long as certain requirements are met. One of those requirements is that the order must include a CEJ (Continuing Exclusive Jurisdiction) provision. This provision gives the state that issued the order the exclusive right to modify it, unless certain conditions are met.
A default judgment can supersede the original order if it is issued properly and complies with applicable laws and procedures. If a default judgment was issued against you, it may be necessary to consult with an attorney to determine if there are any grounds to challenge it.
As for the county registering the original order 20 years later, it's difficult to say without more information. It's possible that the mother applied for welfare and the county discovered the original order during the application process. The county may have registered the order in order to enforce it or to seek payment on behalf of the mother.
Regarding your question about the FFCCSOA and UIFSA, both of these laws do apply in California. However, each state may have its own specific laws and procedures related to child support orders and enforcement.
If you have questions or concerns about your child support order or any related legal issues, it's always a good idea to consult with an experienced family law attorney who can advise you on your rights and options.
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