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Family Code - FAM - FAM § 3951

  • UIDca_leginfo_codes:fam-3951
  • CitationFamily Code - FAM - FAM § 3951
  • Court / bodyCalifornia Legislative Counsel
  • Decision dateN/A
  • CollectionPUBINFO_2025
  • SourceOriginal

Summary

(a) A parent is not bound to compensate the other parent, or a relative, for the voluntary support of the parent’s child, without an agreement for compensation. (b) A parent is not bound to compensate a stranger for the support of a child who has abandoned the parent without just

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(a)
A parent is not bound to compensate the other parent, or a relative, for the voluntary support of the parent’s child, without an agreement for compensation.
(b)
A parent is not bound to compensate a stranger for the support of a child who has abandoned the parent without just cause.
(c)
Nothing in this section relieves a parent of the obligation to support a child during any period in which the state, county, or other governmental entity provides support for the child.

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  • #1 | Family Code - FAM - FAM § 3951

    (a) A parent is not bound to compensate the other parent, or a relative, for the voluntary support of the parent’s child, without an agreement for compensation. (b) A parent is not bound to compensate a stranger for the support of a child who has abandoned the parent without just cause. (c) Nothing in this sectio…