County of Ventura Dept. of Child Support Svcs. v. Brown CA2/6

FACTS

The County filed an action against Brown to require him to pay child support for his two children. The County claimed “[p]ursuant to [the] Family Code,” it “has the responsibility for establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support obligations,” and “public assistance is being provided for” Brown’s “minor children.” After service of the complaint, Brown did not file an answer. His default was entered. On February 8, 2022, the trial court entered a “judgment regarding parental obligations” ordering Brown to pay monthly in support of $474 for one child and $801 for his other child. Brown did not pay the support amounts the trial court ordered. As of May 15, 2024, his “child support arrearages” exceeded $19,000. On April 25, 2024, Brown filed a request for an order entitled “Brown’s Bill for Exoneration of Surety.” This incomprehensible filing appears to request that Brown’s obligation to pay child support be exonerated or discharged. On June 4, 2024, the trial court held a hearing on Brown’s request for an order filed on April 25, 2024. The County asked the trial court to deny Brown’s request on the ground that he failed “to state a factual and legal basis to grant any…