California

Family Law

Rule 5.170 – Matters not requiring notice to other parties

The courts may consider a party’s request for order on the following issues without notice to the other parties or personal appearance at a hearing:

(1) Applications to restore a former name after judgment;
(2) Stipulations by the parties;
(3) An order or judgment after a default court hearing;
(4) An earnings assignment order based on an existing support order;
(5) An order for service of summons by publication or posting;
(6) An order or judgment that the other party or opposing counsel approved or agreed not to oppose; and
(7) Application for an order waiving filing fees.

Cal. R. Ct. 5.170

Rule 5.170 adopted effective January 1, 2013.