California · Family Code

FAM §5700.504: An employer that complies with an income-withholding order issued in another state in accordance with this chapter is not subject to civil liability to an individual or agency with regard to the emplo

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An employer that follows an income-withholding order from another state under this chapter cannot be sued for civil damages by any individual or agency regarding the withholding.

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An employer that complies with an income-withholding order issued in another state in accordance with this chapter is not subject to civil liability to an individual or agency with regard to the employer’s withholding of child support from the obligor’s income.

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