Mena
Mena v. Mena
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Klein, J.
Appellant Walter F. Mena (Walter) appeals an order vacating two child support orders.
Because respondent County of Los Angeles (the County), as assignee of Petra Mena’s (Petra) right to collect child support, was entitled to notice of the proceedings at which those orders were made, the order appealed from is affirmed.
Factual & Procedural Background
The essential facts are not in dispute.
*15 On January 29, 1985, Walter filed a petition for dissolution of his marriage to Petra seeking custody of the two minor children of the marriage, ages two and one-half and six. The following day, he filed an order to show cause (Walter’s OSC) re custody and visitation.
On February 26, 1985, Petra filed a response requesting dissolution, sole physical custody of the children and child support. The hearing was held the same day. Petra was awarded custody and the trial court issued an order directing Walter to pay Petra $175 per child per month, for a total of $350 per month, continuing until further order of the court.
On February 28, 1985, Petra was approved for aid to families with dependent children (AFDC).
On March 14, 1985, Petra filed an order to show cause (Petra’s OSC)…