North Dakota § 50-09-08.5 - Securing assets to satisfy child support
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 50-09-08.5 — Securing assets to satisfy child support, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-09-08.5. Securing assets to satisfy child support
In acting as the official agency of the state in administering the child support program under title IV-D, in cases in which there is past-due child support, the state agency may secure assets to satisfy any current support obligation and the past-due amount by issuing writs of execution under chapter 28-21 or domestic relations orders that comply with federal law regarding pensions. Those writs of execution or domestic relations orders may be used to secure or seize property including: 1. Periodic or lump sum payments from: a. An agency administering unemployment compensation benefits, workforce safety and insurance benefits, or other benefits; and b. Judgments, settlements, and gaming proceeds otherwise belonging to the obligor, or payable upon the obligor's demand; 2. Assets of the obligor held in financial institutions; and 3. Public and private retirement funds.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 50-09-08.5
What does North Dakota Century Code § 50-09-08.5 cover?
Section 50-09-08.5 ("Securing assets to satisfy child support") 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 § 50-09-08.5?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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