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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 9Pt. 5Ch. 3Art. 1§ 4600 Child Support Bad Faith Remedy

§ 4600 Child Support Bad Faith Remedy

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§ 4600 Child Support Bad Faith Remedy

Key Takeaways

  • •This law helps when a parent refuses to pay child support on purpose.
  • •It gives extra help to make sure kids get the money they need.
  • •It only applies if the parent is acting in bad faith, meaning they can pay but won't.

Example

A dad has a good job but stops paying child support just because he doesn’t want to.

This law can step in to make him pay, even if normal ways didn’t work.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4600 Child Support Bad Faith Remedy

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an extraordinary remedy for cases of bad faith failure to pay child support obligations.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 3580 Spousal Separation Agreements
  • § 4601 Support Deposit Holder Definition
  • § 4602 Statement Of Disbursements Receipts
  • § 4603 Deposit Holder Liability Protection
  • § 4604 Deposit Holder Fee Recovery

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 4600.
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