Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 340 - Department of Human Services
Chapter 25 - Child Support Services
Subchapter 5 - Operational Policies
Part 15 - CASE INITIATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CASE CLOSURE
Section 340:25-5-134 - Default orders

(a) Legal basis. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Support Services (CSS) requests default orders and processes requests for vacation or modification of default orders, per Sections 1031, 1031.1, 1038, and 2004 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

(b) Service of process. Before a default order is requested, CSS ensures all parties whose rights will be affected are served, in accordance with Section 2004 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, unless there are statutorily recognized substitutes for service.

(c) Entry of default orders. CSS reviews service of the pleadings and files a proper return of service prior to requesting entry of a default.

(d) Default order reviews. When a default order is entered and either party contacts CSS in writing within 30-calendar days of entry of the default order, CSS treats the request as a motion to rehear, vacate, or modify. CSS takes necessary steps to bring the action before the court for resolution.

(e) Default orders in parentage action. When any party whose rights will be affected has been served and is non-cooperative in establishing parentage, CSS may request a default order of parentage, unless the non-defaulting party objects. When the non-defaulting party objects, CSS determines whether to set the case for hearing or dismiss without prejudice.