California · Family Code
FAM §4500: An order for child, family, or spousal support that is made, entered, or enforceable in this state is enforceable under this code, whether or not the order was made or entered pursuant to this code.
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This statute makes child, family, and spousal support orders enforceable in the state regardless of which legal process created them.
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An order for child, family, or spousal support that is made, entered, or enforceable in this state is enforceable under this code, whether or not the order was made or entered pursuant to this code.
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