FL-290 is a California family court form used after a hearing when the court must issue a formal, written order regarding a motion to set aside a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity (VDP) in a case handled by a governmental child support agency (such as the Local Child Support Agency – LCSA). When a parent or alleged parent files a request—often using FL-280—to challenge the validity of a VDP, the court holds a hearing to review evidence, hear arguments, and determine whether the legal parentage established by the VDP should be canceled or upheld. FL-290 records the judge’s decision from that hearing.

The form is used to document whether the VDP is set aside, is not set aside, or whether additional orders are required. The judge may set aside the declaration if legal grounds are proven, such as fraud, mistake, duress, lack of proper signing, or newly discovered evidence (including genetic test results). Alternatively, the court may deny the request, leaving the VDP—and the established legal parentage—fully in effect. FL-290 clearly records this outcome so that all parties, including the governmental agency, know the legal status of the parent-child relationship.

FL-290 also addresses related issues that must be resolved once the VDP issue is decided. If the declaration is set aside, the court may need to suspend, modify, or reconsider existing child support or arrears orders. If the VDP remains valid, existing child support obligations typically continue. The form allows the court to specify whether support orders remain unchanged, are temporarily adjusted, or require recalculation pending further proceedings. This ensures that all financial obligations comply with the legal parentage determination.

Because government child support agencies are involved in these cases, FL-290 includes space to document their participation and any additional instructions affecting enforcement. This may include orders for genetic testing, next court dates, or instructions for how support should be handled while parentage issues are resolved. The written order helps the agency continue or adjust enforcement activities based on the court’s findings.

In summary, FL-290 is the official court order issued after the hearing on a motion to set aside a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity in cases involving governmental child support enforcement. It formally records whether the VDP is upheld or canceled and outlines any resulting changes to parentage and support orders. By documenting the judge’s findings and instructions, FL-290 ensures clarity, enforceability, and proper coordination with the child support agency.