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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 9Pt. 5Ch. 8Art. 1§ 5206 Support Earnings Assignment Scope

§ 5206 Support Earnings Assignment Scope

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§ 5206 Support Earnings Assignment Scope

Key Takeaways

  • •This law says what kinds of money can be taken to pay for child or family support.
  • •It includes regular paychecks, bonuses, and even money from side jobs or rent.
  • •If someone owes support, the court can take money from their workers' comp or disability checks too.
  • •Almost any money someone earns or gets can be used to pay what they owe for support.

Example

A parent owes child support but isn't paying.

The court can take money directly from their paycheck, rental income, or even their side job earnings to make sure the child gets the support they need.

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

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§ 5206 Support Earnings Assignment Scope

“Earnings,” to the extent that they are subject to an earnings assignment order for support under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 703.010) of Division 2 of Title 9 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, include: (a)Wages, salary, bonus, money, and benefits described in Sections 704.110, 704.113, and 704.115 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (b)Payments due for services of independent contractors, interest, dividends, rents, royalties, residuals, patent rights, or mineral or other natural resource rights. (c)Payments or credits due or becoming due as a result of written or oral contracts for services or sales whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, bonus, or otherwise. (d)Payments due for workers’ compensation temporary disability benefits. (e)Payments due as a result of disability from benefits described in Section 704.130 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (f)Any other payments or credits due or becoming due, regardless of source.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 5200 Definition Of Terms
  • § 5201 Child Support Arrearages
  • § 5202 Support Earnings Assignment Definition
  • § 5204 Support Payment Due Dates
  • § 5208 Support Earnings Assignment Orders

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 5206.
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