California Statutes
§ 3951. — 3951. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)
California § 3951.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code FAMFamily Code - FAM
Div. 9.DIVISION 9. SUPPORT
Part 2.PART 2. CHILD SUPPORT
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Duty of Parent to Support Child
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Liability to Others Who Provide Support for Child
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Cal. Family Code - FAM Code § 3951. (2026).
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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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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.
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