§ 4632 Parent Arrears Motion Grounds

Family Code·California

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This law says a parent who owes child support can ask to stop the sale of their stuff if they have a good reason.

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•If you owe child support, you can ask to stop them from selling your things.
•You need a good reason, like losing your job or getting sick.
•You have to file a motion in court to do this.

Example

A dad owes child support but lost his job and can't pay right now.

He can ask the court to stop them from selling his car if he proves he's trying to find a new job.

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§ 4632 Parent Arrears Motion Grounds

An obligor-parent alleged to be in arrears under this article may use any ground set forth in Section 4612 as a basis for filing a motion under Section 4631 to stop a sale or use of assets under this article. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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obligor-parent arrears Section 4612 Section 4631

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 4632.

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