Fam. Code, § 5231 · Article 2. General Provisions
Fam. Code, § 5231
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Unless stayed pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 5260), an assignment order is effective and binding upon any existing or future employer of the obligor upon whom a copy of the order is served in compliance with Sections 5232 and 5233, notwithstanding the absence of the name, address, or other identifying information regarding the obligor’s employer, or the inclusion of incorrect information regarding the support obligor’s employer.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 808, Sec. 57.5. Effective September 28, 2000.
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