Family Code section 5233

Unless the order states a later date, beginning as soon as possible after service of the order on the employer but not later than 10 days after service of the order on the employer, the employer shall commence withholding pursuant to the assignment order from all earnings payable to the employee.

Source: Section 5233, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=5233. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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§ 5233’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_5233

Original Source: Section 5233, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=5233. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).