§ 4640 Child Support Asset Release

Family Code·California

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•If a parent has been paying child support on time for a whole year
•And the court made an order about their money or stuff a year ago
•Then the person holding their money or stuff has to give it all back to them

Example

A dad had some of his money held because he wasn't paying child support. The court made an order about this money last year.

If the dad paid all his child support on time for the past year, the person holding his money must now give it all back to him.

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§ 4640 Child Support Asset Release

The deposit holder shall return all assets subject to court order under Article 2 (commencing with Section 4610) to the obligor-parent when both of the following occur: (a)One year has elapsed since the court issued the order described under Article 2 (commencing with Section 4610). (b)The obligor-parent has made all support payments on time during that one-year period.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 4640.

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