When the respondent fails to appear or otherwise defend, the petitioner may file a motion, supported by an affidavit, for a default child support order. The Court does not have the authority to enter a default order of paternity. The Court may enter a default child support order upon finding the following:
(a)
The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the case and over the respondent;
(b)
The respondent was given proper service of the petition and summons and proper notice of the hearing;
(c)
The petitioner has stated, under oath, that he or she believes that the male party is the father of the child;
(d)
The petition or the recommendation of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Child Support Program or the financial information, support establishment of respondent’s obligation at the amount provided for in the default judgment. The amount shall be determined under the Port Gamble S’Klallam Guidelines and Schedule based on calculation of income as provided in section 21.03.29(e).
Notice of the default order shall be served on the respondent.
(Res. 01 A 117, 12/11/2001, adopted Title 21 on an interim basis; Res. 02 A 098, 9/10/2002, adopted Title 21 as permanent legislation.)