Notwithstanding Section 290, a child, family, or spousal support order may be enforced by a writ of execution or a notice of levy pursuant to Section 706.030 of the Code of Civil Procedure or Section 17522 of this code without prior court approval.

(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 808, Sec. 54. Effective September 28, 2000.)

Terms Used In California Family Code 5100

  • order: include a decree, as appropriate under the circumstances. See California Family Code 100
  • Spousal support: means support of the spouse of the obligor. See California Family Code 142
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.