CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure Before Trial/Hearing
......Defaults/Affidavits
.........Servicemembers Civ. Relief Act
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No default order may be made against person in military unless attorney appointed to protect his/her interest.

Judgment rendered in violation of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act may be set aside if defendant has meritorious or legal defense.

Granting ••additional•• stay under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is discretionary, and may be denied if member's ability to appear and take part in civil action is not adversely affected by military duties.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act must be complied with in support modification proceedings, where appropriate.

Relief under Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act can be sought by military person at any time up to 90 days after s/he is separated from service.