Can a father who failed to attend a family court hearing for the purpose of making a determination in his absence, and who has failed to respond?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Jessica O. v. Steven L. (In re C.L.), F079640 (Cal. App. 2020):
Father was afforded an opportunity to be heard " ' "at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner." ' " (People v. Litmon (2008) 162 Cal.App.4th 383, 395.) He failed to avail himself of the opportunity to be heard. Having failed to appear after being duly noticed, and failing to claim or respond to subsequent contact, he cannot now complain that the family court proceeded to hold a hearing and make a determination in his absence.
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