North Dakota § 50-09-06.1 - Assignment of support rights

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 50-09-06.1 — Assignment of support rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 50-09-06.1. Assignment of support rights

An application under this chapter is deemed to create and effect an assignment of all rights to support, which a family member or foster child may have or come to have, to the state agency. The assignment: 1. Is effective as to all current support obligations and periods of eligibility; 2. Is effective as to all accrued support obligations with respect to a foster care child; 3. Is limited to the total cost of benefits provided to the family or foster child; 4. Terminates when eligibility ceases, except with respect to any support obligation unpaid at that time; and 5. Is not effective as to any child subject to a benefit cap imposed under section 50-09-29.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 50-09-06.1

What does North Dakota Century Code § 50-09-06.1 cover?

Section 50-09-06.1 ("Assignment of support rights") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite North Dakota § 50-09-06.1?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 50-09-06.1" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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