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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 1§ 3650 Support Order Definition

§ 3650 Support Order Definition

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§ 3650 Support Order Definition

This law defines what a 'support order' means. It says a support order is money one person must pay to help support a child, family, or spouse.

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'support order' is money paid to help a child, family, or spouse.
  • •It can be ordered by a court.
  • •This definition is used in this part of the law unless stated otherwise.

Example

A dad who doesn't live with his kids is ordered by a court to pay money every month to help take care of them.

This money is called a 'support order' because it helps support the kids.

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

Official Source
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§ 3650 Support Order Definition

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, as used in this chapter, “support order” means a child, family, or spousal support order. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 124.5. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

support orderchild supportfamily supportspousal support

Related Statutes

  • § 3651 Child Support Order Modification
  • § 5700.601 Foreign Support Order Registration
  • § 17415 Child Support Referral Duty
  • § 4500 Support Order Enforcement
  • § 2060 Joining Employee Benefit Plans

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 3650.
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