California · Family Code
FAM §5247: Neither the local child support agency nor an employer shall be subject to any civil liability for any amount withheld and paid to the obligee, the local child support agency, or the State Disbursemen
What this law says, in plain English
Child support agencies and employers are protected from civil lawsuits regarding amounts withheld and paid for child support obligations.
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Neither the local child support agency nor an employer shall be subject to any civil liability for any amount withheld and paid to the obligee, the local child support agency, or the State Disbursement Unit pursuant to an earnings assignment order or notice of assignment.
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