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Information Sheet for Completing Notice of Motion to Cancel (Set Aside) Judgment of Parentage

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2020

This sheet explains how to use forms FL-272 and FL-273 to ask the court to cancel or set aside an existing judgment about parentage. It explains who can file this request and the time limits for doing so.

The court describes it as: Explains who can ask the court to cancel a judgment of parentage, what forms are needed, and describes the time frame for the filing.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This information sheet is used when someone needs to file a motion to cancel a parentage judgment. The process involves using specific forms and following rules about time limits and required evidence.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who can ask the court to cancel a parentage judgment?
The people who can file this motion include a previously established parent, a genetic mother, a presumed or alleged genetic parent, a child, or a legal representative for any of those people.
What must I do if a court already ordered me to pay child support?
The sheet notes that if a court ordered you to pay child support, you must keep paying support while this action is happening.
Is genetic testing always needed?
In most cases, genetic testing will be required. If a local child support agency is helping, they will pay for and organize the testing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2020.

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